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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 32.4% more expensive than Dalton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $62,242 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dalton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Dalton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, GA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Dalton, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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