Cost of Living Calculator - South Elgin, Illinois vs Atlanta, Georgia


The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 15.8% more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $144,709 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than South Elgin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Atlanta
than in South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin, IL vs Atlanta, GA
Compared to South Elgin, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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