Julesburg, CO vs Wiley, CO

Julesburg is moderately more affordable than Wiley, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Julesburg scores 68 compared to 73 for Wiley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wiley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Julesburg is $708/month compared to $810/month in Wiley — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Julesburg is more affordable at $131,100 median vs $159,400.

Median household income in Julesburg is $48,056 compared to $61,250 in Wiley (-21.5%). While Wiley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Julesburg spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Wiley.