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Durango's Rising Costs Strain Lower-Income Residents

1/26/2026

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Rising living costs in Durango, Colorado, strain lower-income residents.
Fort Lewis College professor Nathanael Peach notes a K-shaped economy harming those facing groceries and housing.
Workers now spend over 60% of income on housing, fueling community instability.
The housing market is stabilizing with more inventory, yet prices stay high due to insurance and supply costs.
Durango Natural Foods Co-Op and other local businesses face pressure to raise prices, reducing affordability.

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Story summary

Rising living costs in Durango, Colorado, strain lower-income residents.
Fort Lewis College professor Nathanael Peach notes a K-shaped economy harming those facing groceries and housing.
Workers now spend over 60% of income on housing, fueling community instability.
The housing market is stabilizing with more inventory, yet prices stay high due to insurance and supply costs.
Durango Natural Foods Co-Op and other local businesses face pressure to raise prices, reducing affordability.