Shelby, North Carolina vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 7.4% cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,299 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Shelby, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Shelby, North Carolina
Shelby, NC vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Shelby, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower