Boulder City, Nevada vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.9% cheaper than Boulder City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $38,051 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chicago
than in Boulder City, Nevada
Boulder City, NV vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Boulder City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher