North Kansas City, Missouri vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.9% more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,929 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than North Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Chicago
than in North Kansas City, Missouri
North Kansas City, MO vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to North Kansas City, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher