Buckner, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 23.6% more expensive than Buckner, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,795 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckner, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Buckner, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Chicago
than in Buckner, Missouri
Buckner, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Buckner, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher