Lumberton, North Carolina vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 3.2% more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,413 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is more expensive than Lumberton, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Kankakee
than in Lumberton, North Carolina
Lumberton, NC vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Lumberton, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher