Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 14.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,455 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Riverside
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher