Shaw Heights, CO vs Superior, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Shaw Heights is 21.8% cheaper than Superior. With a cost index of 134 vs 172, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Shaw Heights to Superior should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Shaw Heights is $1,986/month compared to $2,355/month in Superior — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shaw Heights is more affordable at $452,700 median vs $795,500.

Median household income in Shaw Heights is $89,125 compared to $157,909 in Superior (-43.6%). 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 Shaw Heights spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Superior.