Steamboat Springs, CO vs Windsor, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Windsor is 23.3% cheaper than Steamboat Springs. With a cost index of 134 vs 165, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Windsor to Steamboat Springs should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Steamboat Springs is $1,909/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Windsor is more affordable at $562,300 median vs $874,400.

Median household income in Steamboat Springs is $100,156 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (-17.7%). Windsor offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Steamboat Springs spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Windsor.