Cost of Living Calculator - Knoxville, Tennessee vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 13.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,961 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
80% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Knoxville, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher

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