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AMES vs. FORT COLLINS
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Ames, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is
29.2%
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$64,618
in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is
more expensive
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Ames, Fort Collins is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.2% higher
Child Care
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Food
3.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
112.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.4% lower
Commute
30.1% higher
Health
27.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.9% higher
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