Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 24.9% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $4 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chicago
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower