What is a pro or con of living in Boulder, Coloradocompared to St. Charles, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in Boulder.

What salary do I need to live in Boulder, Colorado copmared to St. Charles, Illinois?

A salary of $206,000 in St. Charles, Illinois should increase to $334,550 in Boulder, Colorado (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ST. CHARLES vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Charles, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 62.4% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $334,550 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Boulder
than in St. Charles, Illinois

St. Charles, IL vs. Boulder, CO

Compared to St. Charles, Boulder is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

62.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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St. Charles, Illinois vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Charles, IL vs. Boulder, CO

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