Chicago, Illinois vs. Brentwood, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brentwood, Tennessee is 55.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,886 in Brentwood, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brentwood, Tennessee is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
296% more expensive in Brentwood
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Brentwood, TN
Compared to Chicago, Brentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher