Tucson, Arizona vs. Alamosa, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alamosa, Colorado is 15.2% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $33,939 in Alamosa, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alamosa, Colorado is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Alamosa
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Alamosa, CO
Compared to Tucson, Alamosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower