Side-by-side
Madison vs Fort Collins
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Madison, WI73 | Fort Collins, CO61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 61 |
| Affordability | 86 | 80 |
| Housing | 54 | 38 |
| Jobs | 84 | 66 |
| Safety | 83 | 63 |
| Climate | 65 | 68 |
| Amenities | 50 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,982 | $4,244 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,482 | $1,537 |
| Median home value | $346,900 | $548,400 |
| Median HH income | $76,983 | $83,598 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| Population | 275.6K | 169.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 11° | 87° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 198 | 243 |