Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 12.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,527 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Arvada
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Fort Collins, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher