Firestone, CO vs Ken Caryl, CO

Firestone is moderately more affordable than Ken Caryl, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Firestone scores 134 compared to 143 for Ken Caryl, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ken Caryl can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Firestone is $1,916/month compared to $1,950/month in Ken Caryl — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Firestone is more affordable at $511,800 median vs $565,700.

Median household income in Firestone is $114,591 compared to $116,838 in Ken Caryl (-1.9%). Ken Caryl 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 Firestone spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Ken Caryl.