Anchorage, Alaska vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 30.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,000 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower