Chicago, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 22.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,257 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Chicago, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.4% lower
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