Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 47.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $73,674 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher