Cost of Living Calculator - Wichita, Kansas vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 11.5% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $66,367 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Wichita, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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