Palatine, Illinois vs. Knoxville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Knoxville, Tennessee is 17.8% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,321 in Knoxville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Knoxville, Tennessee is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% cheaper in Knoxville
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Knoxville, TN
Compared to Palatine, Knoxville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower