Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 7.4% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $71,609 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Phoenix, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher