What is a pro or con of living in Fort Collins, Coloradocompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 661% more expensive in Fort Collins.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Collins, Colorado copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $70,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $92,097 in Fort Collins, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. FORT COLLINS
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 31.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,097 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
661% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Fort Collins, CO

Compared to Detroit, Fort Collins is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

626.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

51.0% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Detroit, MI vs. Fort Collins, CO

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