Denver, Colorado vs. Metropolis, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 45.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $21,753 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Metropolis, IL
Compared to Denver, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  52.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower