Leawood, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.4% cheaper than Leawood, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $40,805 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Leawood, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Leawood, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chicago
than in Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Leawood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower