What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 127% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

A salary of $120,000 in Fort Collins, Colorado should increase to $250,900 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT COLLINS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Collins, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 109.1% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $250,900 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, CO vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Fort Collins, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

109.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

253.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

81.0% higher

Health

31.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Collins, CO vs. San Francisco, CA

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