Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Carthage, Tennessee


The cost of living in Carthage, Tennessee is 21.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,250 in Carthage, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Carthage
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Carthage, TN
Compared to Chicago, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  50.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower

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