Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 4.2% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $421,949 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Philadelphia, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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