Naperville, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 37.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,801 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Boulder
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Naperville, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower