Fort Collins
United States, North America
0.2M people
America/Denver
English
College town
Outdoor recreation
Fort Collins
A vibrant college town in northern Colorado known for its outdoor recreation, craft breweries, and thriving arts scene.
Breweries
Safety
85
Security
Very Safe
Cost
110
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
80
Medical
Excellent
22°
L: 8°
Best time to visitJune
Annual rainfall
400mmCost of Living
110
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
120
Rent Index
Very Expensive
105
Groceries
Very Expensive
115
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,500
City center
3 Bedroom
$2,500
City center
Cost vs Global Average60% higher
Quality of LifeMedium expat community
88
Overall Quality Score
Outstanding quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
88
Outstanding
Excellent88
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
70
Very Good
Good70
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
90
Outstanding
Excellent90
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
85
Outstanding
Excellent85
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
100
Outstanding
Excellent100
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 70/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
Entertainment
85/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$60K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
10
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
75
out of 100
Good75
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
85
out of 100
Excellent85
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
90
Expensive
Bad90
System Overview
System Type
Private/Public Mix
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
20
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
79
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent93
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetyVery Safe
Score: 85/100
Crime Rate IndexVery Low
Index: 15/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Low
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
80
Health Index
LIFESPAN
79
Years
HOSPITALS
20
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
40
Fair
Poor40
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
90
Excellent
Excellent90
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
70
Good
Good70
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
60
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$50
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.00
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$3.00
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
60
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
70
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
60
Good
Nearby Airports
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
60
Good
Average60
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
70
Good
Good70
Traffic Congestion
Moderate
40 Index
Poor40
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$50
per month
Fuel
$1
per liter
Taxi
$3
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
5
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
88
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
85
Excellent
Major Universities
Colorado State University
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
85
Excellent85
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
70
Good70
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
90
Excellent90
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
85
Excellent85
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
80
Excellent80
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
100
Excellent100
Language Barrier
High
100
Excellent100
Expat Community
Community Size
Medium
Integration Score
80
Excellent80
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
10
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure90/100
Visa Process90/100
Banking & Finance95/100
Avg Salary
$60,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$70/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom85/100
Expat Life & Integration
Medium Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease80/100
Language BarrierHigh Barrier
Score: 100/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency100/100
Cultural Diversity70/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor recreation, breweries, farmers markets
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/Denver
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Private/Public Mix
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary, 15-20%
Weekend Culture
Outdoor recreation, breweries, farmers markets
Best Time to Visit
June
July
August
September
Natural Disaster Risk
Low
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.2M
Population
110
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.5K
1BR Rent
60
Transport
$60K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
—
🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
—
🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
—
🥤 Coke (0.5L)
—
🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
—
🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
—
🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
Colorado State University
Nearby location
Airports
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL)
Nearby location
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