Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Mediapolis, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mediapolis, Iowa is 34.6% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,691 in Mediapolis, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mediapolis, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mediapolis
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Mediapolis, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Mediapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower