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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 40.2% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $43,477 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Chicago
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Macon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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