Evanston, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 28.7% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,511 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Evanston, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower