Fruita, Colorado vs. Fountain, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain, Colorado is 1.9% more expensive than Fruita, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $50,931 in Fountain, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fruita, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain, Colorado is more expensive than Fruita, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% more expensive in Fountain
than in Fruita, Colorado
Fruita, CO vs. Fountain, CO
Compared to Fruita, Fountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  19.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher