City Intelligence
Fort Collins, CO
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Fort Collins.
COL Index
121
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,800
Home price
$560,000
Population
170,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Fort Collins.
Affordability
23/100
Weak
23
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
50/100
Moderate
50
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Fort Collins
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $289,200 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $217,800 | 98 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $217,800 | 98 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $211,800 | 96 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $199,700 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $193,600 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $193,600 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $175,500 | 84 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $169,400 | 81 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $169,400 | 81 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Fort Collins has the local purchasing power of approximately $82,600 in a national-average city.