What is a pro or con of living in Fort Collins, Coloradocompared to San Luis Obispo, California?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Fort Collins.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Collins, Colorado copmared to San Luis Obispo, California?

A salary of $175,000 in San Luis Obispo, California could decrease to $132,014 in Fort Collins, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN LUIS OBISPO vs. FORT COLLINS
Cost of Living Comparison

San Luis Obispo, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 24.6% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $132,014 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in San Luis Obispo, California

San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO

Compared to San Luis Obispo, Fort Collins is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

4.3% higher

Health

19.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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San Luis Obispo, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO

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