Cost of Living Calculator - Melissa, Texas vs Alamosa, Colorado


The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 23.3% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,561 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs Alamosa, CO
Compared to Melissa, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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