Lake Forest, Illinois vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 43.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,853 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Lake Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest, IL vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Lake Forest, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% lower
      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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower