Carbondale, CO vs Durango, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Durango is 27.3% cheaper than Carbondale. With a cost index of 133 vs 169, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Durango to Carbondale should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carbondale is $2,255/month compared to $1,562/month in Durango — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Durango is more affordable at $609,700 median vs $796,100.

Median household income in Carbondale is $94,300 compared to $79,545 in Durango (+18.5%). The higher salaries in Carbondale partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Carbondale spend roughly 28.7% of their income on rent, more than the 23.6% in Durango.