Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 32.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $122,159 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Champaign
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower