Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 15.1% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $86,317 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Madison, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower