Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 4.3% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,142 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
64% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Fort Collins, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher