Alamo, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 57.7% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $42,300 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Alamo, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% lower
      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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  31.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher