Chicago, Illinois vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 11.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $188,678 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Durango
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Chicago, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower