Phoenix, Arizona vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 0.6% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,329 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Phoenix, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower