Montrose, Colorado vs. Fountain, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 9.9% more expensive than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,974 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is more expensive than Montrose, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Fountain
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Fountain, CO
Compared to Montrose, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower