Durango, CO vs Fort Lupton, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Lupton is 28.2% cheaper than Durango. With a cost index of 104 vs 133, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Lupton to Durango should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Durango is $1,562/month compared to $1,296/month in Fort Lupton — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Lupton is more affordable at $372,400 median vs $609,700.

Median household income in Durango is $79,545 compared to $64,850 in Fort Lupton (+22.7%). The higher salaries in Durango partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Durango spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Fort Lupton.