Tacoma, Washington vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 1.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $469,767 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Fort Collins
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Tacoma, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower