Los Angeles, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 33.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $50,998 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Los Angeles, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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