Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Jefferson City, Tennessee


The cost of living in Jefferson City, Tennessee is 23.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,542 in Jefferson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Jefferson City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Jefferson City, TN
Compared to Chicago, Jefferson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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