Chicago, Illinois vs. Stone Mountain, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stone Mountain, Georgia is 7.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,690 in Stone Mountain, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Stone Mountain, GA
Compared to Chicago, Stone Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower