Elkins, West Virginia vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 61.6% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,421 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Elkins, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  47.4% higher
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher

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