Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Iowa vs Fort Collins, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 30.1% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,575 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Altoona, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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