Lenexa, Kansas vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 26.5% more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,245 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lenexa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Lenexa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Lenexa, Kansas
Lenexa, KS vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Lenexa, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower