Boulder, Colorado vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 56.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $47,387 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Boulder, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower