What is a pro or con of living in Alamosa, Coloradocompared to Riverton, Wyoming?

Health is 36% cheaper in Alamosa.

What salary do I need to live in Alamosa, Colorado copmared to Riverton, Wyoming?

A salary of $50,000 in Riverton, Wyoming could decrease to $46,294 in Alamosa, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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RIVERTON vs. ALAMOSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Riverton, Wyoming vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 7.4% cheaper than Riverton, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $46,294 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverton, Wyoming.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Riverton, Wyoming
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
36% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Riverton, Wyoming

Riverton, WY vs. Alamosa, CO

Compared to Riverton, Alamosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

36.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

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Riverton, Wyoming vs. Alamosa, Colorado

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