Craig, CO vs Yuma, CO

Yuma is moderately more affordable than Craig, with a 12.1% lower cost of living index. Craig scores 88 compared to 79 for Yuma, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Craig can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Craig is $1,060/month compared to $943/month in Yuma — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Yuma is more affordable at $180,000 median vs $252,900.

Median household income in Craig is $69,256 compared to $52,102 in Yuma (+32.9%). While Craig is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Craig spend roughly 18.4% of their income on rent, less than the 21.7% in Yuma.