Tempe, Arizona vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 3.6% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,821 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Tempe, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher