Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 26.0% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $74,022 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Charlotte, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower