Effingham, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 37.8% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $153,628 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Effingham, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower