Boulder, Colorado vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 30.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $34,815 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Boulder, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower