Fort Riley, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 36.3% more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,147 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Riley, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Riley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher