Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 9.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $21,946 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Charlotte, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher