Waukee, Iowa vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 21.8% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,908 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Waukee, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower