Hayden, CO vs Kiowa, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Kiowa is 21% cheaper than Hayden. With a cost index of 98 vs 119, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Kiowa to Hayden should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayden is $1,680/month compared to $1,104/month in Kiowa — a 52% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kiowa is more affordable at $337,500 median vs $394,400.

Median household income in Hayden is $97,917 compared to $62,917 in Kiowa (+55.6%). While Hayden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hayden spend roughly 20.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Kiowa.