salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 14.1 minutes. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,360 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 5 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alamosa?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alamosa
| Size | Alamosa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $559 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $769 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $926 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alamosa overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alamosa, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alamosa
Life in Alamosa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alamosa?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $729 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $225,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alamosa, CO?
Renting in Alamosa costs a median of about $834 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Alamosa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,360 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alamosa cheap or expensive?
Alamosa is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.7% of the typical household income of $53,589. It ranks 5th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alamosa?
The median homeowner in Alamosa pays $1,049 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.
Is Alamosa more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alamosa?
The median home value in Alamosa is $225,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
9,879 people live in Alamosa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.