Lamar, Colorado vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 14.5% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,264 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Alamosa
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Lamar, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower