Fountain, CO vs Monument, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fountain is 15.9% cheaper than Monument. With a cost index of 119 vs 141, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fountain to Monument should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain is $1,778/month compared to $1,947/month in Monument — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain is more affordable at $374,600 median vs $586,400.

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $114,654 in Monument (-25.6%). While Monument is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Monument.