Denver vs Fort Collins: Cost of Living

14%

Denver is about 14% more expensive than Fort Collins overall.

How Denver Compares to Fort Collins

Category by category

Renting ▲ 9%
Buying ▲ 4%
Goods ▲ 6%
Services ▲ 25%

Key Facts

DenverFort Collins
Median Rent$1,870/mo$1,720/mo
Median Home$636,400$612,600
Median Income$92,504$81,199
State Income Tax4.4% flat4.4% flat
Sales Tax8.81%7.55%

Housing: The Biggest Difference

Fort Collins has the lower median home price by $23,800. Monthly rent is $150/month cheaper in Fort Collins.

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Sources: Housing from Census ACS 2024. Goods and services from BEA Regional Price Parities 2023. Taxes from Tax Foundation. Full disclaimer.

Denver vs Fort Collins FAQ

Rent is $150/month cheaper in Fort Collins. Denver's median rent is $1,870/month, while Fort Collins's is $1,720/month. Source: Census ACS 2024.

Fort Collins has the lower median home price at $612,600, saving $23,800 compared to Denver. Source: Census ACS 2024.