What is a pro or con of living in Fort Collins, Coloradocompared to Missoula, Montana?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in Fort Collins.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Collins, Colorado copmared to Missoula, Montana?

A salary of $50,000 in Missoula, Montana should increase to $52,052 in Fort Collins, 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.

MISSOULA vs. FORT COLLINS
Cost of Living Comparison

Missoula, Montana vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 4.1% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $52,052 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Missoula, Montana

Missoula, MT vs. Fort Collins, CO

Compared to Missoula, Fort Collins is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

14.0% lower

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Missoula, Montana vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Missoula, MT vs. Fort Collins, CO

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