Atlanta, Georgia vs. Pontiac, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Illinois is 33.8% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $33,090 in Pontiac, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Illinois is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Pontiac, IL
Compared to Atlanta, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower