Fresno, California vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 21.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $51,094 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Fresno, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower