Highlands Ranch, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 23.1% cheaper than Highlands Ranch. With a cost index of 134 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to Highlands Ranch should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,397/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 35% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $562,300 median vs $672,600.

Median household income in Highlands Ranch is $155,847 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (+28%). While Highlands Ranch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Highlands Ranch spend roughly 18.5% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Windsor.