What is a pro or con of living in Fort Collins, Coloradocompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Fort Collins.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Collins, Colorado copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $145,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $168,541 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. FORT COLLINS
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 16.2% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $168,541 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Fort Collins, CO

Compared to State College, Fort Collins is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

20.4% higher

Health

30.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Fort Collins, CO

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