Chicago, Illinois vs. Leawood, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leawood, Kansas is 22.5% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $306,331 in Leawood, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leawood, Kansas is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Leawood
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Leawood, KS
Compared to Chicago, Leawood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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