Alhambra, IL vs Atlanta, IL

Alhambra, IL and Atlanta, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.7% difference in their overall index. Alhambra scores 70 while Atlanta scores 67 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Alhambra is $788/month compared to $823/month in Atlanta — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alhambra has cheaper rent, Atlanta actually has lower median home values ($123,400 vs $154,300).

Median household income in Alhambra is $68,500 compared to $64,091 in Atlanta (+6.9%). While Alhambra is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Alhambra spend roughly 13.8% of their income on rent, less than the 15.4% in Atlanta.