Del Norte, CO vs Rocky Ford, CO

Rocky Ford is moderately more affordable than Del Norte, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Del Norte scores 75 compared to 69 for Rocky Ford, 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 $756/month in Rocky Ford — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rocky Ford is more affordable at $126,100 median vs $175,600.

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $35,658 in Rocky Ford (+11.8%). While Del Norte 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, less than the 25.4% in Rocky Ford.