Saguache, CO vs Springfield, CO

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Saguache, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Saguache scores 68 compared to 62 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saguache can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Saguache is $782/month compared to $551/month in Springfield — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Springfield has cheaper rent, Saguache actually has lower median home values ($112,000 vs $122,600).

Median household income in Saguache is $54,609 compared to $42,368 in Springfield (+28.9%). While Saguache is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Saguache spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Springfield.