Cities Similar to Fort Collins, CO
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Fort Collins, CO
1. Salt Lake City, UT
209,593 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$518K
Rent estimate
$1,460/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Meridian, ID
134,801 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$520K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
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Compare →3. Lakewood, CO
155,961 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$585K
Rent estimate
$1,635/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Boise, ID
235,684 people · West
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$504K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. West Jordan, UT
114,908 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$538K
Rent estimate
$1,570/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Arvada, CO
121,414 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$570K
Rent estimate
$1,640/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Fairfield, CA
120,768 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$528K
Rent estimate
$1,710/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. West Valley City, UT
134,470 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$447K
Rent estimate
$1,385/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Vallejo, CA
122,807 people · West
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$513K
Rent estimate
$1,815/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. San Bernardino, CA
222,101 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$448K
Rent estimate
$1,670/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Fort Collins
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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