Lincoln, Illinois vs. El Dorado, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Dorado, Kansas is 6.7% more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,029 in El Dorado, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Dorado, Kansas is more expensive than Lincoln, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in El Dorado
than in Lincoln, Illinois
Lincoln, IL vs. El Dorado, KS
Compared to Lincoln, El Dorado is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher