Longmont, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.7% cheaper than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $8,928 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Chicago
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Longmont, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower