Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Harlan, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlan, Iowa is 36.8% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $69,469 in Harlan, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlan, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Harlan
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Harlan, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Harlan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower