Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Sparta, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, Tennessee is 25.9% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $11,849 in Sparta, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Tennessee is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sparta
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Sparta, TN
Compared to Lake Zurich, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower