Montrose, CO vs Security-Widefield, CO

Montrose is moderately more affordable than Security-Widefield, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Montrose scores 99 compared to 115 for Security-Widefield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Security-Widefield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Montrose is $1,117/month compared to $1,703/month in Security-Widefield — a 34% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Montrose has cheaper rent, Security-Widefield actually has lower median home values ($358,600 vs $359,000).

Median household income in Montrose is $63,177 compared to $83,916 in Security-Widefield (-24.7%). While Security-Widefield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Montrose spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.4% in Security-Widefield.