Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 19.0% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,733 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Montrose
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Fort Collins, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower