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


The cost of living in Waynesboro, Georgia is 27.9% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,363 in Waynesboro, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waynesboro, Georgia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Waynesboro
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Waynesboro, GA
Compared to Chicago, Waynesboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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