Aurora, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 31.0% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,330 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Aurora, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher