Chicago, Illinois vs. Franklin, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Tennessee is 29.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $128,957 in Franklin, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Tennessee is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Franklin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Franklin, TN
Compared to Chicago, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher