Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Austin, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Minnesota is 37.5% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $31,234 in Austin, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Austin
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Austin, MN
Compared to Fort Collins, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower