Cost of Living Calculator - Blue Springs, Missouri vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 13.8% more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,328 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Chicago
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Blue Springs, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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