Macon, Georgia vs. Granite City, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Granite City, Illinois is 3.8% cheaper than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,107 in Granite City, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Granite City, Illinois is cheaper than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Granite City
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Granite City, IL
Compared to Macon, Granite City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher