Atlanta, IL vs Milan, IL

Atlanta, IL and Milan, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.2% difference in their overall index. Atlanta scores 67 while Milan scores 66 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 Atlanta is $823/month compared to $817/month in Milan — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Milan is more affordable at $120,300 median vs $123,400.

Median household income in Atlanta is $64,091 compared to $61,188 in Milan (+4.7%). While Atlanta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atlanta spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Milan.