La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 12.6% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,822 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Kankakee
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to La Crosse, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower