Chester, Illinois vs. Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 38.6% more expensive than Chester, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,299 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murfreesboro, Tennessee is more expensive than Chester, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Murfreesboro
than in Chester, Illinois
Chester, IL vs. Murfreesboro, TN
Compared to Chester, Murfreesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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