Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 28.5% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $115,672 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Albuquerque, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher