Northbrook, Illinois vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 26.9% cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $102,304 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Gardner
than in Northbrook, Illinois
Northbrook, IL vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to Northbrook, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher