La Plata, New Mexico vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 45.4% more expensive than La Plata, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,683 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in La Plata, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than La Plata, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Durango
than in La Plata, New Mexico
La Plata, NM vs. Durango, CO
Compared to La Plata, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher