Sheldon, Iowa vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 4.8% cheaper than Sheldon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,613 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sheldon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Sheldon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon, IA vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Sheldon, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower