Durango

    United States, North America
    0.2M people
    America/Denver
    English
    Cost of living in Durango - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Durango city
    Mountain Town
    Outdoor Recreation

    Durango

    Durango is a city in southwestern Colorado known for its stunning mountain scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and historic downtown area.

    Historic
    Safety
    85
    Security
    Very Safe
    Cost
    108
    Living costs
    Very Expensive
    Healthcare
    80
    Medical
    Excellent
    22°
    L: 8°
    Best time to visitJune
    Annual rainfall
    400mm

    Cost of Living

    108
    Overall Cost
    Very Expensive
    100
    Rent Index
    Very Expensive
    105
    Groceries
    Very Expensive
    100
    Restaurants
    Very Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $2,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average58% higher

    Quality of Life
    Small expat community

    78
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    78
    Excellent
    Good78
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    75
    Excellent
    Good75
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    99
    Outstanding
    Excellent99
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 60/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 75/100
    Entertainment
    70/100 entertainment options

    Location

    Durango
    United States
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    Work & Economy
    🌐

    AVERAGE
    $60K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    100
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    5
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    65
    out of 100
    Good65
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    50
    out of 100
    Average50
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    80
    out of 100
    Excellent80
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    90
    Expensive
    Bad90

    System Overview

    System Type
    Private
    Emergency Number
    911
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    79
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent93
    Good health outcomes

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetyVery Safe
    Score: 85/100
    Crime Rate IndexVery Low
    Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability95/100
    Emergency
    911
    Disaster Risk
    Low

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    80
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    79
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    85
    Excellent
    Excellent85
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Air Quality Index
    Moderate air quality
    60

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $50
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.00
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $3.00
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    50
    Fair
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    70
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    70
    Good

    Nearby Airports

    Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Traffic Congestion
    Low
    30 Index
    Bad30

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $50
    per month
    Fuel
    $1
    per liter
    Taxi
    $3
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    2
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $1,200
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    75
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    75
    Good

    Major Universities

    Fort Lewis College
    Higher education institution

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Good
    70
    Good70
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    60
    Average60
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    75
    Good75
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    70
    Good70
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    60
    Average60

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    High
    99
    Excellent99
    Language Barrier
    Low
    5
    Bad5

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Small
    Integration Score
    70
    Good70

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    100 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    5
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure75/100
    Visa Process90/100
    Banking & Finance95/100
    Avg Salary
    $60,000
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $70/month
    Visa Info
    US Citizen or valid visa
    Business Freedom80/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Small Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease70/100
    Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
    Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency99/100
    Cultural Diversity60/100
    Official Languages
    English
    Tipping Culture
    Customary
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, outdoor focused

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    America/Denver
    Languages
    English
    Emergency
    911
    Healthcare System
    Private

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Customary
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxed, outdoor focused

    Best Time to Visit

    June
    July
    August
    September
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Low

    Visa Requirements

    US Citizen or valid visa

    Key Statistics

    0.2M
    Population
    108
    Cost Index
    100 Mbps
    Internet
    $1.5K
    1BR Rent
    50
    Transport
    $60K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Universities

    Fort Lewis College
    Nearby location

    Airports

    Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
    Nearby location

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