Waukegan, Illinois vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 29.3% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,520 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Waukegan, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower