Central City, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.2% more expensive than Central City, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,986 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Central City, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Central City, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Chicago
than in Central City, Colorado
Central City, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Central City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher