Dakota Ridge, CO vs Durango, CO

Durango is moderately more affordable than Dakota Ridge, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Dakota Ridge scores 148 compared to 133 for Durango, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dakota Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,103/month compared to $1,562/month in Durango — a 35% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durango has cheaper rent, Dakota Ridge actually has lower median home values ($570,400 vs $609,700).

Median household income in Dakota Ridge is $120,368 compared to $79,545 in Durango (+51.3%). While Dakota Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dakota Ridge spend roughly 21% of their income on rent, less than the 23.6% in Durango.