Fort Lupton, CO vs Platteville, CO

Fort Lupton is moderately more affordable than Platteville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Fort Lupton scores 104 compared to 115 for Platteville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Platteville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Lupton is $1,296/month compared to $1,669/month in Platteville — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Lupton is more affordable at $372,400 median vs $376,600.

Median household income in Fort Lupton is $64,850 compared to $87,642 in Platteville (-26%). While Platteville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Lupton spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 22.9% in Platteville.