Lakeside (San Diego County), California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 20.4% cheaper than Lakeside (San Diego County), California.

You would need a salary of $39,775 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside (San Diego County), California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Lakeside (San Diego County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Lakeside (San Diego County), California
Lakeside (San Diego County), CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Lakeside (San Diego County), Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower