El Centro, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 18.2% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $118,237 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to El Centro, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher