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


The cost of living in Walsenburg, Colorado is 31.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,404 in Walsenburg, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walsenburg, Colorado is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Walsenburg
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Walsenburg, CO
Compared to Chicago, Walsenburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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