Chicago, Illinois vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 12.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,527 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Blue Springs
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Chicago, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower