Tijeras, New Mexico vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 19.0% cheaper than Tijeras, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,479 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tijeras, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Tijeras, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Tijeras, New Mexico
Tijeras, NM vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Tijeras, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower