Albany, New York vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 20.9% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,606 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Albany, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower