East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 52.6% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,290 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in Atlanta
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East_St._Louis, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to East_St._Louis, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  420.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower