Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Des Plaines, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Plaines, Illinois is 17.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $50,631 in Des Plaines, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Plaines, Illinois is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
71% more expensive in Des Plaines
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Des Plaines, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Des Plaines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher