Alabaster, Alabama vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 48.4% more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $148,444 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Alabaster, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher