Monroe, Louisiana vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 44.4% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $144,431 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Monroe, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  33.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher