Hayden, CO vs Mead, CO

Hayden is moderately more affordable than Mead, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Hayden scores 119 compared to 127 for Mead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mead can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hayden is $1,680/month compared to $1,583/month in Mead — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mead has cheaper rent, Hayden actually has lower median home values ($394,400 vs $552,100).

Median household income in Hayden is $97,917 compared to $116,074 in Mead (-15.6%). While Mead 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, more than the 16.4% in Mead.