Atlanta, Illinois vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 42.8% more expensive than Atlanta, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,419 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Atlanta, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Atlanta, Illinois
Atlanta, IL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Atlanta, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher