Cost of Living in Del Norte, CO

With a cost of living index of 75, Del Norte, CO is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 40% below the Colorado state average of 114. Del Norte is a small community of 1,576 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Del Norte's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $812 (38% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $175,600 (42% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 4.4x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Del Norte is $39,861, which is 47% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 24% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.