Emporia, Kansas vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 20.1% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,041 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Emporia, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% higher
      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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  98.7% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher