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Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Santa Monica, California

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 133.0% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $232,991 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Santa Monica is:
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  133.0% higher
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  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.8% higher
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  77.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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