Merriam, Kansas vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 13.5% cheaper than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,856 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Merriam, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower