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


The cost of living in Mattoon, Illinois is 37.5% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $62,523 in Mattoon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mattoon, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Mattoon
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Mattoon, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Mattoon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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