Cost of Living Calculator - Lamar, Colorado vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 51.5% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,533 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Lamar, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  113.4% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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