Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.9% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $103,085 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in Chicago
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher