Arvada, Colorado vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 11.4% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $88,610 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Arvada, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower