Kansas City, Kansas vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 24.6% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,319 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in St. Charles
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Kansas City, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher