Alamosa, Colorado vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 33.4% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $44,014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Alamosa, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher