Springfield, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 9.8% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $159,231 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Springfield, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher