East Lansing, Michigan vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 29.4% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $129,379 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to East Lansing, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher