Cost of Living Calculator - Boulder, Colorado vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 39.4% cheaper than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,421 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in West Chicago
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Boulder, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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