Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Altoona, Iowa


The cost of living in Altoona, Iowa is 23.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $57,648 in Altoona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Altoona
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Altoona, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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