Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 17.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,844 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Charlotte, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher