Fayetteville, Georgia vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Fayetteville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,738 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Fayetteville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chicago
than in Fayetteville, Georgia
Fayetteville, GA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fayetteville, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher