Ellensburg, Washington vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 13.4% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,399 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Ellensburg, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher