Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 9.6% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,201 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Des Plaines
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
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  9.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.7% higher
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