Pickens, South Carolina vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 6.0% cheaper than Pickens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,991 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Pickens, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens, SC vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Pickens, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower