Newton, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 56.9% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,427 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Newton, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher