Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 270.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $493,251 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
470% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.9% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  656.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher