Fairmount, CO vs Genesee, CO

Fairmount is moderately more affordable than Genesee, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Fairmount scores 176 compared to 203 for Genesee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Genesee can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairmount is $2,505/month compared to $2,797/month in Genesee — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairmount is more affordable at $772,600 median vs $994,700.

Median household income in Fairmount is $163,785 compared to $172,692 in Genesee (-5.2%). Genesee does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairmount spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 19.4% in Genesee.