Lamar, Colorado vs. Valley, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley, Alabama is 4.1% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,045 in Valley, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley, Alabama is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Valley
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs. Valley, AL
Compared to Lamar, Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher