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


The cost of living in Watkinsville, Georgia is 5.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $136,630 in Watkinsville, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watkinsville, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Watkinsville
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Watkinsville, GA
Compared to Chicago, Watkinsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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