Decatur, Alabama vs. Lamar, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 11.8% cheaper than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,138 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lamar
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Lamar, CO
Compared to Decatur, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower