Fort Collins, CO vs Greeley, CO

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Greeley is 23.8% cheaper than Fort Collins. With a cost index of 105 vs 129, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Greeley to Fort Collins should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Collins is $1,661/month compared to $1,333/month in Greeley — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greeley is more affordable at $369,600 median vs $548,400.

Median household income in Fort Collins is $83,598 compared to $68,650 in Greeley (+21.8%). The higher salaries in Fort Collins partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Collins spend roughly 23.8% of their income on rent, more than the 23.3% in Greeley.