Oakland, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 33.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $75,376 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Oakland, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower