Riverside, California vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 39.4% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $39,964 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Riverside, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  54.4% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower