Springfield, Illinois vs. Junction City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 1.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,094 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Junction City
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Junction City, KS
Compared to Springfield, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher