Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Evanston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Evanston, Illinois is 5.6% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $199,527 in Evanston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Evanston, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% more expensive in Evanston
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Evanston, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Evanston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher