San Marcos, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 24.9% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $60,077 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to San Marcos, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% lower
      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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower