Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Macon, Georgia


The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 16.4% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,933 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Macon
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Macon, GA
Compared to Elgin, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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