Estes Park, CO vs Frederick, CO

Estes Park is moderately more affordable than Frederick, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Estes Park scores 129 compared to 146 for Frederick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frederick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Estes Park is $1,431/month compared to $2,252/month in Frederick — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Estes Park has cheaper rent, Frederick actually has lower median home values ($529,800 vs $634,200).

Median household income in Estes Park is $73,313 compared to $135,316 in Frederick (-45.8%). While Frederick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Estes Park spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Frederick.