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FORT COLLINS vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
8.0%
cheaper
than Fort Collins, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$62,121
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% higher
Commute
58.5% higher
Health
0.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
3.7% higher
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