Cost of Living Calculator - Wheeling, Illinois vs Independence, Kansas


The cost of living in Independence, Kansas is 32.5% cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $91,179 in Independence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kansas is cheaper than Wheeling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Independence
than in Wheeling, Illinois
Wheeling, IL vs Independence, KS
Compared to Wheeling, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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