Firestone, CO vs Orchard Mesa, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Orchard Mesa is 26.8% cheaper than Firestone. With a cost index of 106 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Orchard Mesa to Firestone should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Firestone is $1,916/month compared to $1,588/month in Orchard Mesa — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchard Mesa is more affordable at $304,200 median vs $511,800.

Median household income in Firestone is $114,591 compared to $76,173 in Orchard Mesa (+50.4%). While Firestone is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Firestone spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Orchard Mesa.