Centennial, CO vs Fort Collins, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Collins is 16.6% cheaper than Centennial. With a cost index of 129 vs 151, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Collins to Centennial should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Centennial is $2,061/month compared to $1,661/month in Fort Collins — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Collins is more affordable at $548,400 median vs $626,700.

Median household income in Centennial is $128,167 compared to $83,598 in Fort Collins (+53.3%). While Centennial is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Centennial spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Fort Collins.