Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Mount Vernon, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, New York is 20.5% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,240 in Mount Vernon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, New York is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
79% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Mount Vernon, NY
Compared to Fort Collins, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  67.7% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher