Fountain, CO vs Rifle, CO

Rifle is moderately more affordable than Fountain, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Fountain scores 119 compared to 104 for Rifle, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fountain 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 $1,231/month in Rifle — a 44% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rifle has cheaper rent, Fountain actually has lower median home values ($374,600 vs $377,900).

Median household income in Fountain is $85,246 compared to $80,629 in Rifle (+5.7%). Fountain 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 18.3% in Rifle.