Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Longmont, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longmont, Colorado is 14.0% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,521 in Longmont, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longmont, Colorado is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Longmont
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Longmont, CO
Compared to Des Plaines, Longmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher