Durango, CO vs Gypsum, CO

Durango is moderately more affordable than Gypsum, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Durango scores 133 compared to 148 for Gypsum, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gypsum can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Durango is $1,562/month compared to $2,198/month in Gypsum — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durango has cheaper rent, Gypsum actually has lower median home values ($553,600 vs $609,700).

Median household income in Durango is $79,545 compared to $124,534 in Gypsum (-36.1%). While Gypsum is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Durango spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.2% in Gypsum.