Boulder, Colorado vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 35.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,309 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Lake Zurich
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to Boulder, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher