Cost of Living Calculator - Des Plaines, Illinois vs Aspen, Colorado


The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 190.0% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $217,467 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1019% more expensive in Aspen
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs Aspen, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  190.0% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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