Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 43.8% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $109,278 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Collins, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher