Fort Lewis, Washington vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 10.5% more expensive than Fort Lewis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,879 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Lewis, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
46% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Fort Lewis, Washington
Fort Lewis, WA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Fort Lewis, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower