Alamosa, Colorado vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 3.6% cheaper than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,214 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Farmington
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Alamosa, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher