Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs Atlanta, Georgia


The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 29.9% more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,447 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Atlanta
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs Atlanta, GA
Compared to Dekalb, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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