2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Atlanta, GA vs Redmond, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Redmond or is it cheaper to live in Atlanta?
- Redmond is 39.5% more expensive than Atlanta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Redmond or Atlanta?
- Redmond housing costs are 232.0% more expensive than Atlanta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta or is Health Care more affordable in Redmond.
- Health related expenses are 10.7% less in Redmond.
 Atlanta, GARedmond, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock158.1100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.2100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,186,200$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock127.9100
 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 Redmond    14 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Redmond is a traffic pit and not appealing to the eye. The city council have turned the city over to developers. My friends stopped coming to visit because there is no  More

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Over 7 years ago

Endless trails and parks, perfect for outdoor activities. Moved in couple of years ago with www.youthemover.com  More

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Over 10 years ago

We highly recommend Redmond and the whole Eastside of Seattle. It is further from Puget Sound and the ferries, but the quality of life is so great. The Pacific NW is  More

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