Estes Park, CO vs Hayden, CO

Hayden is moderately more affordable than Estes Park, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Estes Park scores 129 compared to 119 for Hayden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Estes Park 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 $1,680/month in Hayden — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Estes Park has cheaper rent, Hayden actually has lower median home values ($394,400 vs $634,200).

Median household income in Estes Park is $73,313 compared to $97,917 in Hayden (-25.1%). Hayden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Estes Park spend roughly 23.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.6% in Hayden.