Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 23.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,167 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Boston, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower