Kansas City, Missouri vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 0.7% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,341 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
89% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas_City, MO vs. Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to Kansas_City, Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher