Silverthorne, CO vs Wellington, CO

Silverthorne, CO and Wellington, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.4% difference in their overall index. Silverthorne scores 147 while Wellington scores 141 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Silverthorne is $1,804/month compared to $2,320/month in Wellington — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Silverthorne has cheaper rent, Wellington actually has lower median home values ($442,500 vs $691,300).

Median household income in Silverthorne is $114,185 compared to $103,888 in Wellington (+9.9%). While Silverthorne 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, less than the 26.8% in Wellington.