Ouray, Colorado vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 3.5% more expensive than Ouray, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,775 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ouray, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Ouray, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
13% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Ouray, Colorado
Ouray, CO vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Ouray, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower