Alton, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 49.2% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $111,937 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
358% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Alton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower