Leadville, CO vs Orchard Mesa, CO

Orchard Mesa is moderately more affordable than Leadville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Leadville scores 116 compared to 106 for Orchard Mesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leadville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leadville is $1,651/month compared to $1,588/month in Orchard Mesa — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchard Mesa is more affordable at $304,200 median vs $374,700.

Median household income in Leadville is $83,875 compared to $76,173 in Orchard Mesa (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Leadville partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Leadville spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25% in Orchard Mesa.