Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 11.8% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $101,401 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ellensburg
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Ellensburg, WA
Compared to Fort Collins, Ellensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower