Santa Clara, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 50.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $37,229 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Santa Clara, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower