Durango, CO vs Windsor, CO

Durango, CO and Windsor, CO have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.8% difference in their overall index. Durango scores 133 while Windsor scores 134 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Durango is $1,562/month compared to $1,780/month in Windsor — a 12% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Durango has cheaper rent, Windsor actually has lower median home values ($562,300 vs $609,700).

Median household income in Durango is $79,545 compared to $121,758 in Windsor (-34.7%). While Windsor 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 17.5% in Windsor.