Murfreesboro, Tennessee vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 0.6% more expensive than Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $50,297 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Murfreesboro, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
73% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Murfreesboro, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher