Western Springs, Illinois vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 36.8% cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $316,187 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Western Springs, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower