Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 133.0% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $260,949 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.0% 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)
  335.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher