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CHICAGO vs. KANSAS CITY
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is
18.2%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$118,673
in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Chicago, Kansas City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
36.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.3% higher
Commute
36.0% lower
Health
16.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.7% lower
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