Gunnison, CO vs Leadville, CO

Gunnison is moderately more affordable than Leadville, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Gunnison scores 105 compared to 116 for Leadville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leadville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gunnison is $1,120/month compared to $1,651/month in Leadville — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Gunnison has cheaper rent, Leadville actually has lower median home values ($374,700 vs $432,200).

Median household income in Gunnison is $55,313 compared to $83,875 in Leadville (-34.1%). While Leadville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gunnison spend roughly 24.3% of their income on rent, more than the 23.6% in Leadville.