Plainfield, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 70.8% more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,592 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Plainfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Boulder
than in Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield, IL vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Plainfield, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher