Acworth, Georgia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.6% cheaper than Acworth, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $49,176 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Acworth, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Acworth, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chicago
than in Acworth, Georgia
Acworth, GA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Acworth, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher