Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 26.4% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,278 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher