Kennesaw, Georgia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.6% cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,528 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicago
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kennesaw, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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