Fort Lupton, CO vs Sherrelwood, CO

Fort Lupton is moderately more affordable than Sherrelwood, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Fort Lupton scores 104 compared to 120 for Sherrelwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sherrelwood 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 $1,627/month in Sherrelwood — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Lupton is more affordable at $372,400 median vs $412,200.

Median household income in Fort Lupton is $64,850 compared to $73,849 in Sherrelwood (-12.2%). The higher salaries in Sherrelwood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Lupton spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Sherrelwood.