Del Norte, CO vs Florence, CO

Del Norte, CO and Florence, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1% difference in their overall index. Del Norte scores 75 while Florence scores 75 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Del Norte is $812/month compared to $694/month in Florence — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Florence has cheaper rent, Del Norte actually has lower median home values ($175,600 vs $228,300).

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $57,239 in Florence (-30.4%). While Florence is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Del Norte spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Florence.