West Chicago, Illinois vs. Basalt, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Basalt, Colorado is 50.9% more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,468 in Basalt, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basalt, Colorado is more expensive than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Basalt
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Basalt, CO
Compared to West Chicago, Basalt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower