San Luis, CO vs Springfield, CO

Springfield is moderately more affordable than San Luis, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. San Luis scores 68 compared to 62 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of San Luis can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in San Luis is $700/month compared to $551/month in Springfield — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $122,600 median vs $137,500.

Median household income in San Luis is $30,481 compared to $42,368 in Springfield (-28.1%). Springfield offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of San Luis spend roughly 27.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.6% in Springfield.