San Marcos, Texas vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 16.6% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,804 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to San Marcos, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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