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ATLANTA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.8% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $588,925 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Chicago
than in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Atlanta, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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1.8% lower

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1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

10.9% lower

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Personal

7.5% higher

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