Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Island Lake, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Island Lake, Illinois is 15.8% cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $42,117 in Island Lake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Island Lake, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Island Lake
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Island Lake, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Island Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher