Junction City, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.4% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $70,196 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Chicago
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction_City, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Junction_City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  113.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher