What is a pro or con of living in Folsom, Californiacompared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Folsom.

What salary do I need to live in Folsom, California copmared to Fort Collins, Colorado?

A salary of $100,000 in Fort Collins, Colorado should increase to $127,164 in Folsom, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT COLLINS vs. FOLSOM
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 27.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $127,164 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Folsom
than in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, CO vs. Folsom, CA

Compared to Fort Collins, Folsom is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.5% higher

Commute

34.3% higher

Health

18.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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