Phoenix, Arizona vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 25.3% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $59,761 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Phoenix, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower