Wichita, Kansas vs. Gurnee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gurnee, Illinois is 19.4% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $143,235 in Gurnee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gurnee, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Gurnee
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Gurnee, IL
Compared to Wichita, Gurnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher