HEAD TO HEAD
Fort Collins vs Santa Fe
Fort Collins and Santa Fe split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Fort Collins, CO
wins 2 of 5 factors
Santa Fe, NM
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fort Collins | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 70 | 70 |
| Affordable to rent | 61 ◆ | 60 |
| Climate comfort | 50 | 58 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 59 | 84 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 63 ◆ | 31 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fort Collins | Santa Fe |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $557K | $559K |
| Typical rent | $1,928/mo | $1,966/mo |
| Average temperature | 10°C | 11.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.58 kWh/m²/day | 5.43 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #152 | #284 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.