Bloomington, Minnesota vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 10.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $55,466 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Bloomington, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower