Emporia, Kansas vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 10.2% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $55,088 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Alamosa
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Emporia, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower