Carbondale, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 6.0% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,513 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Carbondale, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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