New Castle, CO vs Superior, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Castle is 27.3% cheaper than Superior. With a cost index of 125 vs 172, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Castle to Superior should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in New Castle is $1,627/month compared to $2,355/month in Superior — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New Castle is more affordable at $488,600 median vs $795,500.

Median household income in New Castle is $88,421 compared to $157,909 in Superior (-44%). 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 New Castle spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Superior.