Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Lenexa, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lenexa, Kansas is 15.1% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,410 in Lenexa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lenexa, Kansas is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Lenexa
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Lenexa, KS
Compared to Elmhurst, Lenexa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower