Carson City, Nevada vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 26.6% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $55,014 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Carson City, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower