Mission, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 12.7% more expensive than Mission, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $84,523 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Mission, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Mission, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Chicago
than in Mission, Kansas
Mission, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Mission, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower