Chicago, Illinois vs. Junction City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 28.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,615 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Junction City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Junction City, KS
Compared to Chicago, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower