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Atlanta, GA vs Calhoun City, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Calhoun City or is it cheaper to live in Atlanta?
- Calhoun City is 37.6% less expensive than Atlanta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Calhoun City or Atlanta?
- Calhoun City housing costs are 78.0% less expensive than Atlanta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta or is Health Care more affordable in Calhoun City.
- Health related expenses are 5.3% more in Calhoun City.
 Atlanta, GACalhoun City, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock70.7100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$89,700$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock77.1100
 Miscellaneous103.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Calhoun City    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Many people in our area travel to larger towns of Grenada, Oxford, Houston, Tupelo,and Pontotoc to work in Factories. Most factories are in the Furniture Industry. We  More

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