Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Fort Collins, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 27.4% more expensive than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,553 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Elgin, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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