Champaign, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 59.5% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $161,064 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Champaign, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher