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


The cost of living in Lakeland, Georgia is 31.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,311 in Lakeland, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeland, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lakeland
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Lakeland, GA
Compared to Chicago, Lakeland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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