Colorado Springs, CO vs Fort Collins, CO

Colorado Springs is moderately more affordable than Fort Collins, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Colorado Springs scores 116 compared to 129 for Fort Collins, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Collins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colorado Springs is $1,562/month compared to $1,661/month in Fort Collins — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colorado Springs is more affordable at $420,700 median vs $548,400.

Median household income in Colorado Springs is $83,198 compared to $83,598 in Fort Collins (-0.5%). Fort Collins does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Colorado Springs spend roughly 22.5% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Fort Collins.