Lancaster, California vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 29.4% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $35,304 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Lancaster, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower