Glenwood Springs, CO vs Sherrelwood, CO

Sherrelwood is moderately more affordable than Glenwood Springs, with a 13.3% lower cost of living index. Glenwood Springs scores 136 compared to 120 for Sherrelwood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Glenwood Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Glenwood Springs is $1,717/month compared to $1,627/month in Sherrelwood — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sherrelwood is more affordable at $412,200 median vs $592,000.

Median household income in Glenwood Springs is $87,000 compared to $73,849 in Sherrelwood (+17.8%). While Glenwood Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Glenwood Springs spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Sherrelwood.