Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Ray City, Georgia


The cost of living in Ray City, Georgia is 28.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $35,894 in Ray City, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ray City, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ray City
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Ray City, GA
Compared to Chicago, Ray City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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