Del Norte, CO vs Sugar City, CO

Sugar City is moderately more affordable than Del Norte, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Del Norte scores 75 compared to 65 for Sugar City, 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 $800/month in Sugar City — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sugar City is more affordable at $66,300 median vs $175,600.

Median household income in Del Norte is $39,861 compared to $45,000 in Sugar City (-11.4%). Sugar City offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Del Norte spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.3% in Sugar City.