Santa Ynez, California vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 44.1% cheaper than Santa Ynez, California.

You would need a salary of $41,939 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ynez, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Santa Ynez, 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 Ynez, California
Santa Ynez, CA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Santa Ynez, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher