Chicago, Illinois vs. Black Forest, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Black Forest, Colorado is 39.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,776 in Black Forest, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Black Forest, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Black Forest
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Black Forest, CO
Compared to Chicago, Black Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower