Orchard Mesa, CO vs Welby, CO

Orchard Mesa is moderately more affordable than Welby, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Orchard Mesa scores 106 compared to 115 for Welby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Welby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orchard Mesa is $1,588/month compared to $1,640/month in Welby — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orchard Mesa is more affordable at $304,200 median vs $347,700.

Median household income in Orchard Mesa is $76,173 compared to $78,375 in Welby (-2.8%). Welby 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 Orchard Mesa spend roughly 25% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Welby.