Sterling, Colorado vs. Fountain, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 28.6% more expensive than Sterling, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,295 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is more expensive than Sterling, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Fountain
than in Sterling, Colorado
Sterling, CO vs. Fountain, CO
Compared to Sterling, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower