Tucson, Arizona vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 21.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $176,818 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Tucson, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher