Dacono, CO vs Telluride, CO

Dacono is moderately more affordable than Telluride, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Dacono scores 126 compared to 136 for Telluride, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Telluride can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dacono is $1,823/month compared to $2,269/month in Telluride — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dacono has cheaper rent, Telluride actually has lower median home values ($390,300 vs $448,200).

Median household income in Dacono is $99,389 compared to $97,330 in Telluride (+2.1%). Dacono offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dacono spend roughly 22% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Telluride.