Anchorage, Alaska vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 0.6% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,302 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Anchorage, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower