Cost of Living Calculator - Alamosa, Colorado vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 200.5% more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $225,369 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamosa, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Alamosa, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa, CO vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Alamosa, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.5% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  685.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  137.5% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher

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