Chicago, Illinois vs. Griffin, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Griffin, Georgia is 16.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,890 in Griffin, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Griffin, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Griffin
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Griffin, GA
Compared to Chicago, Griffin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower