Side-by-side
Fort Collins vs Lancaster
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO61 | Lancaster, CA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 53 |
| Affordability | 80 | 75 |
| Housing | 38 | 42 |
| Jobs | 66 | 12 |
| Safety | 63 | 40 |
| Climate | 68 | 88 |
| Amenities | 28 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,244 | $4,446 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,379 |
| Median home value | $548,400 | $409,100 |
| Median HH income | $83,598 | $76,083 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 7.2% |
| Population | 169.7K | 170K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 14° | 98° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 243 | 319 |