Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 25.0% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,488 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Colorado Springs, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower