Cost of Living Calculator - Kearney, Nebraska vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 20.0% more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $90,007 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Kearney, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  135.1% higher
  Health
  40.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher

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