Farmington, New Mexico vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 3.7% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,852 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Alamosa
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Farmington, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower