La Jara, CO vs Ordway, CO

La Jara is moderately more affordable than Ordway, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. La Jara scores 68 compared to 75 for Ordway, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ordway can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Jara is $692/month compared to $1,045/month in Ordway — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while La Jara has cheaper rent, Ordway actually has lower median home values ($99,200 vs $134,400).

Median household income in La Jara is $39,630 compared to $55,313 in Ordway (-28.4%). While Ordway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Jara spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in Ordway.