Castle Rock, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.1% cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $1 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Castle Rock, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chicago
than in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Castle Rock, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower