Fort Collins, CO
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$71,622
across all roles
Cost Index
102
Average
Avg Rent
$1,620/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Fort Collins?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.58× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 102 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,607/mo, Fort Collins is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
102
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,620
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,607
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$62,878
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.58×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Fort Collins
By gross annual salary
- $225,251
- $224,102
- $222,539
- $218,574
- $216,151
- $216,139
- $213,947
- $210,813
- $202,812
- $200,331
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,953/mo
- $10,883/mo
- $10,788/mo
- $10,547/mo
- $10,399/mo
- $10,398/mo
- $10,265/mo
- $10,074/mo
- $9,588/mo
- $9,437/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Fort Collins
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.