Decatur, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 70.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,182 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
553% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Decatur, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  524.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher