Fountain Valley, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 35.1% cheaper than Fountain Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $45,409 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Fountain Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Fountain Valley, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% lower
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower