Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Leavenworth, Kansas


The cost of living in Leavenworth, Kansas is 20.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,497 in Leavenworth, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leavenworth, Kansas is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Leavenworth
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Leavenworth, KS
Compared to Chicago, Leavenworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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