Buena Vista, Colorado vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 11.6% more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,445 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Buena Vista, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Buena Vista, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista, CO vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Buena Vista, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher