Gypsum, CO vs Platteville, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Platteville is 27.9% cheaper than Gypsum. With a cost index of 115 vs 148, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Platteville to Gypsum should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Gypsum is $2,198/month compared to $1,669/month in Platteville — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Platteville is more affordable at $376,600 median vs $553,600.

Median household income in Gypsum is $124,534 compared to $87,642 in Platteville (+42.1%). While Gypsum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gypsum spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Platteville.