Portage, Wisconsin vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 33.1% more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,880 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Portage, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Portage, Wisconsin
Portage, WI vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Portage, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher