Rock Island, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 21.7% more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,785 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Island, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is more expensive than Rock Island, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Kansas City
than in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Rock Island, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher