Fruita, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fruita is 24.7% cheaper than Windsor. With a cost index of 101 vs 134, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fruita to Windsor should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fruita is $1,275/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fruita is more affordable at $361,500 median vs $562,300.

Median household income in Fruita is $77,680 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (-36.2%). While Windsor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fruita spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Windsor.