Gatlinburg, Tennessee vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 23.1% cheaper than Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $38,432 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Gatlinburg, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Effingham
than in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg, TN vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Gatlinburg, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher