Orange, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 28.8% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $53,369 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Orange, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower