Cost of Living Calculator - Knoxville, Tennessee vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 19.4% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $40,290 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Knoxville, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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