Groton, South Dakota vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 47.3% more expensive than Groton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,674 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Groton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Groton, South Dakota
Groton, SD vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Groton, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher