Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 17.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,612 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher