Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Athens, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 26.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $55,398 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Athens
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Athens, AL
Compared to Fort Collins, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  41.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower