Chapel Hill, Tennessee vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 11.1% more expensive than Chapel Hill, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $44,426 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chapel Hill, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
129% more expensive in Chicago
than in Chapel Hill, Tennessee
Chapel Hill, TN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chapel Hill, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher