Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 21.9% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $60,953 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Chicago
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  73.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.7% higher
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