Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Colorado vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.6% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,689 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Chicago
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Carbondale, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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