Boston, Massachusetts vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 47.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $6,881 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Boston, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.2% lower