Alabaster, Alabama vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 21.1% more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,794 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Alabaster, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Alabaster, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Alabaster, Alabama
Alabaster, AL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Alabaster, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower