Evans, CO vs Wellington, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Evans is 24.7% cheaper than Wellington. With a cost index of 106 vs 141, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Evans to Wellington should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Evans is $1,497/month compared to $2,320/month in Wellington — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Evans is more affordable at $326,300 median vs $442,500.

Median household income in Evans is $72,926 compared to $103,888 in Wellington (-29.8%). While Wellington is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Evans spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Wellington.