Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs Urbandale, Iowa


The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 21.9% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,075 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs Urbandale, IA
Compared to Fort Collins, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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