Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 31.4% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $98,586 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Boston
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Fort Collins, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher