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DENVER vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Denver, Colorado vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.0% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $789,824 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Chicago
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Denver, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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16.0% lower

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4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

4.9% higher

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Personal

4.4% higher

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