01 · the cities
Naples
Naples brings wealthy retirees to the Gulf coast for genuinely some of the prettiest beaches in Florida, and the sunsets at the pier are a community ritual (everyone gathers, no one talks). The downtown along Fifth Avenue is pastel and breezy. Mercato has the upscale restaurants. The Everglades' western edge starts just south of town. Affluent, sunny, and quieter than the east-coast Florida cities.
full dispatch→Fort Collins
Fort Collins is the home of New Belgium Brewing (Fat Tire's origin) and a thriving craft beer scene with more breweries than Boulder. Old Town's brick streets and historic storefronts are charming enough that they're said to have influenced Disney's Main Street USA designers. CSU keeps the energy young. The foothills rise right outside town, and Rocky Mountain National Park is an hour away. Quieter than Boulder, less expensive.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$2,719/mo
$1,971/mo
$748/mo less than Naples (38%)
Median home price
Median home price
$679k
$572k
$106k less than Naples
State income tax
State income tax
0%
4.4%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$5,614/mo
$5,996/mo
Fort Collins has $382/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
261 days
177 days
84 fewer than Naples
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
0 days
11 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
0 days
44 days
days below 20°F per year
Fort Collins has 11 more days above 95°F each year than Naples. Fort Collins drops below 20°F on 44 more days per year than Naples.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
58 / 100
69 / 100
11.0 pts ahead of Naples
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
34 routes
169 routes
135 more direct routes than Naples
Metro size
Metro size
404k metro
371k metro
the verdict
4
Naples
categories won
5
Fort Collins
categories won
Fort Collins wins on money and lifestyle. Naples has the edge on weather.
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