Alamosa, Colorado vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 65.1% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,134 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Riverside
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Alamosa, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  119.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher