Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $110,883 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Collins, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower