Waterloo, Illinois vs. Lenexa, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lenexa, Kansas is 16.4% more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $215,358 in Lenexa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lenexa, Kansas is more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lenexa
than in Waterloo, Illinois
Waterloo, IL vs. Lenexa, KS
Compared to Waterloo, Lenexa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher