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Fort Collins vs Casper
Fort Collins and Casper
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Casper are under the US rate in this release, 5 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Fort Collins to Casper
In 2022-2023, 39 households filed a move from Fort Collins to Casper (about 67 people, average adjusted gross income $59,308). 31 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,473 in Fort Collins and $1,107 in Casper. Fort Collins has a state tax on wages. Casper has no state tax on wages. Local pay in Casper is 92% of the national level for the same work, against 97% in Fort Collins.
Casper averages 248 sunny days, with July highs around 83°F and January nights around 14°F. Fort Collins is 253 sunny days, 81°F in July, 11°F in January. Commutes average 19 minutes in Casper and 23 in Fort Collins.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 39 households moved Fort Collins → Casper (about 67 people, average AGI $59,308). 31 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Fort Collins and Casper changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 208 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,300
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,250
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Casper cheaper than Fort Collins after tax and rent?
Yes. Casper leaves about $496 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,473 in Fort Collins and $1,107 in Casper.
Does Casper have state income tax?
Casper is in Wyoming, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Fort Collins to Casper?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.