Cost of Living Calculator - Colchester, Connecticut vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 3.2% cheaper than Colchester, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $19,756 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Colchester, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Colchester, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Chicago
than in Colchester, Connecticut
Colchester, CT vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Colchester, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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