Hot Sulphur Springs, CO vs Palisade, CO

Palisade is moderately more affordable than Hot Sulphur Springs, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Hot Sulphur Springs scores 102 compared to 91 for Palisade, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hot Sulphur Springs 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 $1,136/month in Palisade — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palisade is more affordable at $295,200 median vs $376,600.

Median household income in Hot Sulphur Springs is $90,221 compared to $61,655 in Palisade (+46.3%). While Hot Sulphur Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hot Sulphur Springs spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.1% in Palisade.