What is a pro or con of living in Kansas City, Missouricompared to Sterling, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Kansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Kansas City, Missouri copmared to Sterling, Illinois?

A salary of $45,000 in Sterling, Illinois should increase to $55,244 in Kansas City, Missouri (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING vs. KANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 22.8% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,244 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Sterling, Illinois

Sterling, IL vs. Kansas City, MO

Compared to Sterling, Kansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

41.2% higher

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sterling, IL vs. Kansas City, MO

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