Effingham, Illinois vs. Dalton, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dalton, Georgia is 2.1% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,071 in Dalton, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dalton, Georgia is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Dalton
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Dalton, GA
Compared to Effingham, Dalton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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