Chicago, Illinois vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 0.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $75,628 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Chicago, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower