Chicago, Illinois vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 5.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,654 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Decatur
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Chicago, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.9% lower
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