Chicago, Illinois vs. Washington, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Georgia is 32.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,782 in Washington, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Washington
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Washington, GA
Compared to Chicago, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower