Del Norte, CO vs San Luis, CO

San Luis is moderately more affordable than Del Norte, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Del Norte scores 75 compared to 68 for San Luis, 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 $700/month in San Luis — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Luis is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $175,600.

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $30,481 in San Luis (+30.8%). 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 27.6% in San Luis.