Palatine, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 53.8% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,881 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Boulder
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Palatine, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower