Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Crystal Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Crystal Lake, Illinois is 12.1% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,959 in Crystal Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Crystal Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Crystal Lake
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Crystal Lake, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Crystal Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher