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


The cost of living in Wellington, Colorado is 2.6% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $147,754 in Wellington, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellington, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Wellington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Wellington, CO
Compared to Chicago, Wellington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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