Fountain, CO vs Parker, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fountain is 19.1% cheaper than Parker. With a cost index of 119 vs 147, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fountain to Parker should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fountain is $1,778/month compared to $1,973/month in Parker — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fountain is more affordable at $374,600 median vs $613,200.

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $129,342 in Parker (-34.1%). While Parker 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 18.3% in Parker.