Durango, CO vs Lochbuie, CO

Lochbuie is moderately more affordable than Durango, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Durango scores 133 compared to 116 for Lochbuie, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Durango 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 $1,609/month in Lochbuie — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durango has cheaper rent, Lochbuie actually has lower median home values ($373,800 vs $609,700).

Median household income in Durango is $79,545 compared to $88,548 in Lochbuie (-10.2%). Lochbuie offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Durango spend roughly 23.6% of their income on rent, more than the 21.8% in Lochbuie.