Ottawa, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 113.8% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,163 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
560% more expensive in Boulder
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Ottawa, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.8% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  522.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher