Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Luis, Colorado


The cost of living in San Luis, Colorado is 31.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,685 in San Luis, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Luis, Colorado is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in San Luis
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs San Luis, CO
Compared to Chicago, San Luis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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