Santa Clara, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 53.5% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $37,227 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Santa Clara, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower