Erie, CO vs Wellington, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Wellington is 23.8% cheaper than Erie. With a cost index of 141 vs 174, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Wellington to Erie should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Erie is $2,775/month compared to $2,320/month in Wellington — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $442,500 median vs $685,900.

Median household income in Erie is $163,644 compared to $103,888 in Wellington (+57.5%). While Erie is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Erie spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Wellington.