Alamosa, CO Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Alamosa, Colorado?
$4,260 / month
for a family, 21.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,120 for the year for a family.
$2,500 / month
for a single person, 47.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,000 for the year for a single person.

Alamosa cost of living score
81.4
Less expensive
18.6% lower
than the US average
32.4% lower
than the Colorado average
Alamosa, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average and 32.4% lower than the average for Colorado.

Alamosa, CO

Housing costs in Alamosa?
A typical home costs $267,500, which is 20.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 49.3% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Alamosa costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 66.7% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Alamosa?
To live comfortably in Alamosa, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Alamosa?
The cost of living in Alamosa, CO is relatively low and affordable. The median home price is $163,500, which is significantly lower than the national average. Rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $600 per month. Groceries are also quite affordable; the cost of basic items like milk and eggs are on par with national averages. Additionally, utilities such as electricity and gas tend to be lower than the national average, making life in Alamosa even more cost effective. All in all, Alamosa makes for an inexpensive place to live, especially when compared with other cities in Colorado.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock120.5100.0
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  67.3  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$527,200$338,100
  106.4  Unlock100.0
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  97.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Reviews for Alamosa
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Rating 1 out of 5 This place is absolutely Crawling with meth and heroin addicts. They roam the streets, they constantly knock on your door asking for rides and money.  More

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If want to retire in a nice, quiet place where you can live in isolation, you have a steady stream of income from an outside source, you don't have anything valuable  More

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Over 12 years ago

Honestly Alamosa is probably the worst place ever..It sucks..Especially being African-American here..The people show signs of racism which is confusing to me seeing that  More

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