Albany, New York vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 23.5% cheaper than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,238 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Albany, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower