🇺🇸 CO, United States · #186 of 558 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Fort Collins?

32.2% cheaper than NYC — and purchasing power is very strong.

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-32.2%
vs NYC
EUR 1,009
Estimated rent in
152.3
Purchasing Power
Very strong
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Fort Collins

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
67.8 Moderate
Rent
39.3 Affordable
Groceries
77.5 Above average
Restaurants
76.4 Above average
Purchasing Power
152.3 Very strong

Estimated rent in Fort Collins

1-BR — City centre EUR 1,009/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EUR 757/mo
3-BR — City centre EUR 1,757/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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