Frederick, CO vs Shaw Heights, CO

Shaw Heights is moderately more affordable than Frederick, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Frederick scores 146 compared to 134 for Shaw Heights, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Frederick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Frederick is $2,252/month compared to $1,986/month in Shaw Heights — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shaw Heights is more affordable at $452,700 median vs $529,800.

Median household income in Frederick is $135,316 compared to $89,125 in Shaw Heights (+51.8%). While Frederick is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Frederick spend roughly 20% of their income on rent, less than the 26.7% in Shaw Heights.