Springfield, Illinois vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 69.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,798 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Denver
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Springfield, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher