Julesburg, CO vs Yuma, CO

Julesburg is moderately more affordable than Yuma, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Julesburg scores 68 compared to 79 for Yuma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Yuma 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 $943/month in Yuma — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Julesburg is more affordable at $131,100 median vs $180,000.

Median household income in Julesburg is $48,056 compared to $52,102 in Yuma (-7.8%). The higher salaries in Yuma partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Julesburg spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Yuma.