Springfield, Illinois vs. Kennesaw, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennesaw, Georgia is 43.2% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,212 in Kennesaw, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennesaw, Georgia is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Kennesaw
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Kennesaw, GA
Compared to Springfield, Kennesaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher