2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Atlanta, GA vs Champaign, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Champaign or is it cheaper to live in Atlanta?
- Champaign is 28.4% less expensive than Atlanta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Champaign or Atlanta?
- Champaign housing costs are 52.3% less expensive than Atlanta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta or is Health Care more affordable in Champaign.
- Health related expenses are 12.8% more in Champaign.
 Atlanta, GAChampaign, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.1100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.4100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$190,400$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.4100
 Miscellaneous103.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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