Cost of Living Calculator - Ottawa, Illinois vs Denver, Colorado


The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 63.0% cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $0 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Denver
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs Denver, CO
Compared to Ottawa, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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