Vancouver, WA vs Fort Collins, CO

Vancouver is moderately more affordable than Fort Collins, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Vancouver scores 123 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 Vancouver is $1,632/month compared to $1,661/month in Fort Collins — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vancouver is more affordable at $440,300 median vs $548,400.

Median household income in Vancouver is $78,156 compared to $83,598 in Fort Collins (-6.5%). While Fort Collins is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Vancouver spend roughly 25.1% of their income on rent, more than the 23.8% in Fort Collins.