Alamosa, CO vs Evans, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Alamosa is 25.8% cheaper than Evans. With a cost index of 79 vs 106, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Alamosa to Evans should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alamosa is $881/month compared to $1,497/month in Evans — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Alamosa is more affordable at $200,200 median vs $326,300.

Median household income in Alamosa is $46,969 compared to $72,926 in Evans (-35.6%). While Evans is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alamosa spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.6% in Evans.