🇺🇸 CO, United States · #174 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Fort Collins

7.7% below the United States average

Ranked #174 of 546 cities · More expensive than 68.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Fort Collins

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,195/mo USD 896/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 2,080/mo USD 1,560/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-7.7% Average
Rent
-3.6% Average
Groceries
-9.3% Affordable
Restaurants
-0.5% Average
Purchasing Power
+10.2% Strong

Living in Fort Collins: What to Expect

Fort Collins is average by global standards (ranked #174 of 546 cities). It is 7.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 75 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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