San Rafael, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 46.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $93,940 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to San Rafael, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower