Carolina, Rhode Island vs. Tennessee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tennessee, Illinois is 43.7% cheaper than Carolina, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $28,160 in Tennessee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tennessee, Illinois is cheaper than Carolina, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Tennessee
than in Carolina, Rhode Island
Carolina, RI vs. Tennessee, IL
Compared to Carolina, Tennessee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower