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


The cost of living in Basalt, Colorado is 42.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $8,559 in Basalt, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Basalt, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Basalt
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Basalt, CO
Compared to Chicago, Basalt is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% higher
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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