2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Manitou Springs, CO vs Montrose, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Montrose or is it cheaper to live in Manitou Springs?
- Montrose is 13.5% less expensive than Manitou Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Montrose or Manitou Springs?
- Montrose housing costs are 34.4% less expensive than Manitou Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Manitou Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Montrose.
- Health related expenses are 2.4% less in Montrose.
 Manitou Springs, COMontrose, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.4100
 Food & Groceries100.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock80.6100
 Housing170.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$421,400$338,100
 Utilities88  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.5100
 Miscellaneous132.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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Reviews for Montrose    23 Reviews

I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose  More

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I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel  More

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Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a  More

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