Montrose, Colorado vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 28.4% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $137,345 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Brighton
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Brighton, CO
Compared to Montrose, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher