Portland, Oregon vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 17.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $84,281 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Portland, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower