Pueblo, Colorado vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.2% more expensive than Pueblo, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,219 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pueblo, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Pueblo, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Chicago
than in Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, CO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pueblo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher