Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Oak Brook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Brook, Illinois is 25.9% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $132,172 in Oak Brook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Brook, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Oak Brook
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Oak Brook, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Oak Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher