Cortez, CO vs Yuma, CO

Yuma is moderately more affordable than Cortez, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Cortez scores 85 compared to 79 for Yuma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cortez can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cortez is $1,028/month compared to $943/month in Yuma — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yuma is more affordable at $180,000 median vs $226,700.

Median household income in Cortez is $51,377 compared to $52,102 in Yuma (-1.4%). Yuma offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cortez spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Yuma.