Boulder, Colorado vs. Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Ellyn, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,322 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Ellyn, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Glen Ellyn
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Glen Ellyn, IL
Compared to Boulder, Glen Ellyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher