Saguache, CO vs Vilas, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Vilas is 25% cheaper than Saguache. With a cost index of 55 vs 68, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Vilas to Saguache should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Saguache is $782/month compared to $457/month in Vilas — a 71% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vilas is more affordable at $65,600 median vs $112,000.

Median household income in Saguache is $54,609 compared to $30,938 in Vilas (+76.5%). 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, less than the 17.7% in Vilas.