Chicago, Illinois vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 30.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,169 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Salina
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Chicago, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  55.9% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
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  Personal
  16.2% lower
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