Kansas City, Missouri vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 15.5% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $75,057 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West 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
38% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Kansas City, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher