Del Norte, CO vs Silverton, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Del Norte is 27% cheaper than Silverton. With a cost index of 75 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Del Norte to Silverton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Del Norte is $812/month compared to $1,076/month in Silverton — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Del Norte is more affordable at $175,600 median vs $414,700.

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $73,750 in Silverton (-46%). While Silverton 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 17.5% in Silverton.