Topeka, Kansas vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 48.1% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $111,072 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Topeka, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher