Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.8% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $14,875 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chicago
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Colorado Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher