Fountain, CO vs Glenwood Springs, CO

Fountain is moderately more affordable than Glenwood Springs, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Fountain scores 119 compared to 136 for Glenwood Springs, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenwood Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain is $1,778/month compared to $1,717/month in Glenwood Springs — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Glenwood Springs has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $592,000).

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $87,000 in Glenwood Springs (-2%). Glenwood Springs 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 Fountain spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 23.7% in Glenwood Springs.