Springfield, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 45.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $72,546 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Springfield, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher