Benton, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 52.2% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,078 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Benton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% higher
      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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher