Gainesville, Georgia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 17.4% more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $180,714 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Gainesville, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  47.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher