Detroit, Michigan vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 23.3% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,335 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Detroit, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher