Fountain, CO vs Northglenn, CO

Fountain is moderately more affordable than Northglenn, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Fountain scores 119 compared to 127 for Northglenn, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Northglenn 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 $1,778/month in Northglenn — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Northglenn has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $440,900).

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $79,530 in Northglenn (+7.2%). Fountain offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fountain spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 26.8% in Northglenn.