Chicago, Illinois vs. Lone Tree, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lone Tree, Colorado is 50.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,989 in Lone Tree, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lone Tree, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in Lone Tree
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lone Tree, CO
Compared to Chicago, Lone Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher