Atlanta, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 43.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,879 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Atlanta, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Atlanta, GA
than in Atlanta, Illinois
Atlanta, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Atlanta, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher