Chicago, Illinois vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 6.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,980 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Idaho Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Chicago, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher