Hickory, North Carolina vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 32.3% more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $152,160 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hickory, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Hickory, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Hickory, North Carolina
Hickory, NC vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Hickory, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher