Palatine, Illinois vs. Blue Ridge, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Ridge, Georgia is 6.9% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,560 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Ridge, Georgia is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% cheaper in Blue Ridge
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Blue Ridge, GA
Compared to Palatine, Blue Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower