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CHICAGO vs. BOULDER
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 56.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $137,170 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Boulder
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Boulder, CO

Compared to Chicago, Boulder is:

Homeowner

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56.1% higher

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9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

222.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

31.3% lower

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

0.7% higher

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