Carbondale, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 49.4% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,079 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Carbondale, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  220.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher