Portage, Michigan vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 31.1% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $131,124 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Portage, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher