Hesston, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.2% more expensive than Hesston, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $107,274 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hesston, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Hesston, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Chicago
than in Hesston, Kansas
Hesston, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Hesston, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher