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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.5% more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $97,206 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cartersville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
99% more expensive in Chicago
than in Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville, GA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Cartersville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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