Mead, CO vs Superior, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Mead is 26% cheaper than Superior. With a cost index of 127 vs 172, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Mead to Superior should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Mead is $1,583/month compared to $2,355/month in Superior — a 33% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mead is more affordable at $552,100 median vs $795,500.

Median household income in Mead is $116,074 compared to $157,909 in Superior (-26.5%). While Superior is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mead spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in Superior.