Del Norte, CO vs La Jara, CO

La Jara is moderately more affordable than Del Norte, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Del Norte scores 75 compared to 68 for La Jara, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Del Norte can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Del Norte is $812/month compared to $692/month in La Jara — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Jara is more affordable at $134,400 median vs $175,600.

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $39,630 in La Jara (+0.6%). Del Norte does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Del Norte spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in La Jara.