Hot Sulphur Springs, CO vs Leadville, CO

Hot Sulphur Springs is moderately more affordable than Leadville, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Hot Sulphur Springs scores 102 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 Hot Sulphur Springs is $1,183/month compared to $1,651/month in Leadville — a 28% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hot Sulphur Springs has cheaper rent, Leadville actually has lower median home values ($374,700 vs $376,600).

Median household income in Hot Sulphur Springs is $90,221 compared to $83,875 in Leadville (+7.6%). Hot Sulphur Springs offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hot Sulphur Springs spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Leadville.