Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Cary, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, Illinois is 16.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $158,184 in Cary, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, Illinois is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
84% more expensive in Cary
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Cary, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher