St. Matthews, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 32.8% more expensive than St. Matthews, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,575 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Matthews, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than St. Matthews, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Atlanta
than in St. Matthews, South Carolina
St. Matthews, SC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to St. Matthews, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher