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ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Atlanta, Georgia vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
1.8%
cheaper
than Atlanta, Georgia.
You would need a salary of
$132,532
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicago
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
11.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
10.4% lower
Commute
12.9% higher
Health
10.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% higher
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