Chicago, Illinois vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 18.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,992 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Chicago, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower