Effingham, Illinois vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 12.8% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,423 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Knoxville
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Effingham, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower