Evans, CO vs Fruitvale, CO

Evans is moderately more affordable than Fruitvale, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Evans scores 106 compared to 112 for Fruitvale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fruitvale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evans is $1,497/month compared to $1,800/month in Fruitvale — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evans has cheaper rent, Fruitvale actually has lower median home values ($299,900 vs $326,300).

Median household income in Evans is $72,926 compared to $76,339 in Fruitvale (-4.5%). The higher salaries in Fruitvale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Evans spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Fruitvale.