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


The cost of living in Roswell, Georgia is 18.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,250 in Roswell, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, Georgia is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Roswell
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Roswell, GA
Compared to Chicago, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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