Wood Dale, Illinois vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 5.1% cheaper than Wood Dale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,473 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is cheaper than Wood Dale, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Gardner
than in Wood Dale, Illinois
Wood Dale, IL vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Wood Dale, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower