Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Cortez, Colorado


The cost of living in Cortez, Colorado is 7.7% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,762 in Cortez, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortez, Colorado is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Cortez
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Cortez, CO
Compared to Effingham, Cortez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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