San Mateo, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 56.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $28,376 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Atlanta
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to San Mateo, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower