Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $66,295 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Champaign
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher