Palatine, Illinois vs. Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee is 7.4% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,569 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murfreesboro, Tennessee is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
39% cheaper in Murfreesboro
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Murfreesboro, TN
Compared to Palatine, Murfreesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower