Fountain, CO vs Littleton, CO

Fountain is moderately more affordable than Littleton, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Fountain scores 119 compared to 138 for Littleton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Littleton 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 $1,731/month in Littleton — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Littleton has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $596,700).

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $96,611 in Littleton (-11.8%). The higher salaries in Littleton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 21.5% in Littleton.