Chicago, Illinois vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 21.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,570 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Chicago, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower