Fort Collins Metro Area, CO Cost of Living


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Fort Collins cost of living score
116
More expensive
16.0% higher
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Colorado average
Fort Collins Color Metro Area, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.0% higher than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Colorado.

Fort Collins Metro Area, CO

Housing costs in Fort Collins?
A typical home costs $531,700, which is 57.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% more expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Collins costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Fort Collins?
To live comfortably in Fort Collins Color Metro Area, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $101,880 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Collins?
The cost of living in Fort Collins, CO Metro Area is higher than the US average. According to the data provided, the cost of living index for Fort Collins is 116 while the US average is 100. Despite this, the house median value for Fort Collins is significantly higher than the US median value at $531,700 compared to $338,100 respectively. This speaks to how desirable it is to live in this area and its desirability as a place to live and purchase a home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort CollinsColoradoUnited States
  116.0120.5100.0
  100.7100.7100
  87.583.8100.0
  161.7167.5100.0
  $531,700$527,200$338,100
  90.9%98.4%100.0%
  92.6106.7100.0
  152.4120.4100.0

   100=National Average

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