What is a pro or con of living in Steamboat Springs, Coloradocompared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in Steamboat Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Steamboat Springs, Colorado copmared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

A salary of $130,000 in Fort Collins, Colorado should increase to $163,642 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (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. STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado is 25.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $163,642 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Steamboat Springs
than in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, CO vs. Steamboat Springs, CO

Compared to Fort Collins, Steamboat Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% higher

Commute

22.3% lower

Health

10.5% lower

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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