Forest Park, Georgia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 27.8% more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $63,902 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Park, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Forest Park, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Forest Park, Georgia
Forest Park, GA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Forest Park, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower