Rockford, Illinois vs. Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Collins, Colorado is 54.0% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,583 in Fort Collins, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Collins, Colorado is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in Fort Collins
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Fort Collins, CO
Compared to Rockford, Fort Collins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  342.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher