Fraser, CO vs Sierra Ridge, CO

Fraser is moderately more affordable than Sierra Ridge, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Fraser scores 134 compared to 151 for Sierra Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sierra Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fraser is $1,658/month compared to $1,487/month in Sierra Ridge — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Sierra Ridge has cheaper rent, Fraser actually has lower median home values ($593,800 vs $840,300).

Median household income in Fraser is $81,786 compared to $156,456 in Sierra Ridge (-47.7%). While Sierra Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fraser spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 11.4% in Sierra Ridge.