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


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 7.6% cheaper than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $64,700 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Charleston
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Macon, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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