Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 2.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,263 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Alamosa
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower