Austin, Texas vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 15.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $26,378 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Austin, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      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)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower