Wichita, Kansas vs. South Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Chicago Heights, Illinois is 8.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,105 in South Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
66% more expensive in South Chicago Heights
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. South_Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to Wichita, South_Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% higher
      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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher