Glendale, CO vs Monument, CO

Glendale is moderately more affordable than Monument, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Glendale scores 122 compared to 141 for Monument, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Monument can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glendale is $1,723/month compared to $1,947/month in Monument — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Glendale is more affordable at $398,800 median vs $586,400.

Median household income in Glendale is $68,952 compared to $114,654 in Monument (-39.9%). While Monument is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glendale spend roughly 30% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Monument.