Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Lake City, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Minnesota is 23.6% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,218 in Lake City, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Minnesota is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lake City
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Lake City, MN
Compared to Fort Collins, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower