Greeley, CO vs Security-Widefield, CO

Greeley is moderately more affordable than Security-Widefield, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Greeley scores 105 compared to 115 for Security-Widefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Security-Widefield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greeley is $1,333/month compared to $1,703/month in Security-Widefield — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Greeley has cheaper rent, Security-Widefield actually has lower median home values ($358,600 vs $369,600).

Median household income in Greeley is $68,650 compared to $83,916 in Security-Widefield (-18.2%). While Security-Widefield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greeley spend roughly 23.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Security-Widefield.