Boulder, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 35.9% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $22,428 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Chicago
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Boulder, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
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  Personal
  0.7% lower
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