Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 8.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,525 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Chicago, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower