Olympia, Washington vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 4.3% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,788 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Olympia, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher