Merced, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 10.3% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $55,151 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Merced, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher