What is a pro or con of living in Fort Collins, Coloradocompared to Watsonville, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in Fort Collins.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Collins, Colorado copmared to Watsonville, California?

A salary of $60,000 in Watsonville, California could decrease to $46,157 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.

WATSONVILLE vs. FORT COLLINS
Cost of Living Comparison

Watsonville, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 23.1% cheaper than Watsonville, California.

You would need a salary of $46,157 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Watsonville, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Watsonville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Watsonville, California

Watsonville, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO

Compared to Watsonville, Fort Collins is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

16.0% lower

Health

19.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Watsonville, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watsonville, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO

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