Pekin, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 16.6% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,236 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Pekin, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher