Kankakee, Illinois vs. Arlington, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 36.6% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,293 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Arlington
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Arlington, TX
Compared to Kankakee, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher