Carbondale, Illinois vs. Leawood, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leawood, Kansas is 68.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,337 in Leawood, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leawood, Kansas is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Leawood
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Leawood, KS
Compared to Carbondale, Leawood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher