What is a pro or con of living in Carol Stream, Illinoiscompared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

Taxes is 80% more expensive in Carol Stream.

What salary do I need to live in Carol Stream, Illinois copmared to Knoxville, Tennessee?

A salary of $79,801 in Knoxville, Tennessee should increase to $92,448 in Carol Stream, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KNOXVILLE vs. CAROL STREAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 15.8% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $92,448 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
80% more expensive in Carol Stream
than in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN vs. Carol Stream, IL

Compared to Knoxville, Carol Stream is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

47.7% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

24.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Carol Stream, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Knoxville, TN vs. Carol Stream, IL

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