Cost of Living Calculator - La Follette, Tennessee vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 43.6% more expensive than La Follette, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $107,723 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in La Follette, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than La Follette, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Chicago
than in La Follette, Tennessee
La Follette, TN vs Chicago, IL
Compared to La Follette, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  49.7% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher

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