Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs San Carlos, California


The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 174.0% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $224,720 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs San Carlos, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.0% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  64.9% higher
  Health
  34.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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