Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 70.8% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,179 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Boulder
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois
Chicago Ridge, IL vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Chicago Ridge, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.8% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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