Silverthorne, CO vs Superior, CO

Silverthorne is moderately more affordable than Superior, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Silverthorne scores 147 compared to 172 for Superior, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Superior can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Silverthorne is $1,804/month compared to $2,355/month in Superior — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Silverthorne is more affordable at $691,300 median vs $795,500.

Median household income in Silverthorne is $114,185 compared to $157,909 in Superior (-27.7%). 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 Silverthorne spend roughly 19% of their income on rent, more than the 17.9% in Superior.