What is a pro or con of living in Waterloo, Iowacompared to Kankakee, Illinois?

Transportation is 17% cheaper in Waterloo.

What salary do I need to live in Waterloo, Iowa copmared to Kankakee, Illinois?

A salary of $70,000 in Kankakee, Illinois could decrease to $68,293 in Waterloo, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Kankakee, Illinois vs. Waterloo, Iowa

Q: Is it expensive to live in Waterloo, Iowa compared to Kankakee, Illinois?

Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Kankakee, Illinois.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 2.4% cheaper than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,293 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Kankakee, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
17% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee, IL vs. Waterloo, IA

Compared to Kankakee, Waterloo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

17.9% lower

Health

13.3% higher

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Kankakee, Illinois vs. Waterloo, Iowa

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Kankakee, IL vs. Waterloo, IA

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