Palo Alto, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 73.0% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $24,268 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Palo Alto, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower