Salem, Massachusetts vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 6.6% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,020 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Salem, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower