Keenesburg, CO vs Mead, CO

Keenesburg is moderately more affordable than Mead, with a 12.6% lower cost of living index. Keenesburg scores 111 compared to 127 for Mead, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mead can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Keenesburg is $1,438/month compared to $1,583/month in Mead — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Keenesburg is more affordable at $410,500 median vs $552,100.

Median household income in Keenesburg is $83,490 compared to $116,074 in Mead (-28.1%). While Mead is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Keenesburg spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Mead.