Amherst, Maine vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 2.8% more expensive than Amherst, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,392 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is more expensive than Amherst, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Alamosa
than in Amherst, Maine
Amherst, ME vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Amherst, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower