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Measure DurangoColorado, United States Remove Durango PuebloColorado, United States Remove Pueblo
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8 6.3
Connector Score 4.5 7.6
Safety 7.9 5.0
Affordability 4.5 7.2
Transportation 6.5 7.0
Car-free friendliness 4.0 5.0
Walkability 4.4 7.1
Things to do 5.2 5.7
Food & dining 5.5 4.2
Places to stay 4.8 6.5
Nature & outdoors 8.5 6.0
Scenic value 7.3 6.3
Family friendliness 5.1 7.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.4 5.6
Nightlife 3.3 3.0
Remote-work friendliness 4.8 5.7
Road-trip convenience 5.2 7.3
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 6.2
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $148 $103
Mid-range $225 $148
Luxury $408 $246
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 120 93
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,698 $1,000
Median home price $668,400 $247,200
Population 20K 110K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Bus Airport Camping
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Durango — 4 h 31 min details
Character
Best for Outdoors, Skiing History
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Skiing & winter sports National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Family & kids
When to go Peak: In summer and ski season plus fall color Peak: Summer through early autumn

Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.

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