Can A Carpenter Afford Rent in Durango, CO?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.5% of gross income.
Durango rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Colorado state estimate).
About rent and a carpenter salary
Carpenter pay sits modestly above the US median household income and covers comfortable rent in most lower- and mid-cost metros. Union carpenters in high-cost cities often earn well above the BLS mean. At the national-average carpenter salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,524 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Colorado cities have lower median rent than Durango, which improves the affordability math on a carpenter salary:
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Can a carpenter afford rent in Durango, CO?
Median rent in Durango is $1,997 a month. A typical carpenter in Colorado earns about $63,987 a year, which makes that rent 37.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a carpenter afford in Durango?
Using the 30% rule, a carpenter salary in Colorado (~$63,987/yr) supports up to $1,600 a month in rent. Durango's current median rent is $1,997/mo, which is $397/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a carpenter work to cover rent in Durango?
At an hourly equivalent of about $31 an hour, a carpenter in Colorado works roughly 64.9 hours a month to cover Durango's median rent of $1,997.
Where is rent cheaper than Durango for a carpenter?
Nearby Colorado cities with lower median rent include Monument ($1,996/mo), Greenwood Village ($1,995/mo), Lafayette ($1,994/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a carpenter salary.