Park Forest, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 33.5% more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,762 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Park Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Park Forest, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower