Kansas City, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 22.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $67,201 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kansas City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.9% higher
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