Durango, CO Cost of Living


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Durango cost of living score
117.9
More expensive
17.9% higher
than the US average
2.2% lower
than the Colorado average
Durango, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 117.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% higher than the U.S. average and 2.2% higher than the average for Colorado.

Durango, CO

Housing costs in Durango?
A typical home costs $677,500, which is 100.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 28.5% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Durango costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Durango?
To live comfortably in Durango, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $129,960 for a family, and $50,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Durango?
Durango, CO has a fairly average cost of living compared to the rest of the United States. The city’s median home price is around $353,400 which is slightly higher than that of other cities in Colorado. However, food, transportation and healthcare costs are all lower than the national average, helping to offset some of the increased housing costs. Additionally, Durango has a number of tax incentives in place that can help with overall living costs even further. Overall, Durango offers an attractive cost of living for those looking to relocate or visit this beautiful mountain town.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDurangoColoradoUnited States
  117.9120.5100.0
  107.9100.7100
  80.183.8100.0
  185.0167.5100.0
  $677,500$527,200$338,100
  102.8%98.4%100.0%
  68.7106.7100.0
  152.8120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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