Madison, Wisconsin vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 7.9% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,734 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Madison, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower