Cost of Living Calculator - Kankakee, Illinois vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 29.4% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,757 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Houston
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs Houston, TX
Compared to Kankakee, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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