Atlanta, Georgia vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $192,413 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower