Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 24.3% more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $99,455 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Ridgeland, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower