River Forest, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 23.6% cheaper than River Forest, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,198 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in River Forest, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than River Forest, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Atlanta
than in River Forest, Illinois
River Forest, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to River Forest, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower