Alamosa, Colorado vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 76.2% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,493 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Alamosa, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  72.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher

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