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BOULDER vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boulder, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
35.9%
cheaper
than Boulder, Colorado.
You would need a salary of
$24,351
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Chicago
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Boulder, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
69.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.3% higher
Commute
45.5% higher
Health
2.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% lower
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