Lone Tree, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 23.8% cheaper than Lone Tree. With a cost index of 134 vs 166, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to Lone Tree should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Lone Tree is $2,030/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $562,300 median vs $819,800.

Median household income in Lone Tree is $125,699 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (+3.2%). Lone Tree does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lone Tree spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Windsor.