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KNOXVILLE vs. CHICAGO
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Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
19.9%
more expensive
than Knoxville, Tennessee.
You would need a salary of
$119,866
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in Chicago
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
32.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.9% lower
Commute
69.3% higher
Health
9.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
19.6% higher
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