Estes Park, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $41,986 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Estes Park, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Estes Park, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chicago
than in Estes Park, Colorado
Estes_Park, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Estes_Park, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher