2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Johnstown, PA vs Atlanta, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Atlanta or is it cheaper to live in Johnstown?
- Atlanta is 49.7% more expensive than Johnstown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Atlanta or Johnstown?
- Atlanta housing costs are 761.7% more expensive than Johnstown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Johnstown or is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta.
- Health related expenses are 2.3% less in Atlanta.
 Johnstown, PAAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.3100
 Food & Groceries93.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.8100
 Housing13.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$364,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock122.7100
 Miscellaneous95.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Johnstown    16 Reviews

It is a historic city with a booming economy located in Johnstown, PA. In the past two years, crime and drug problems have decreased, and the city promotes arts,  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's a filthy drug thug pitbull  More

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Over 13 years ago

Johnstown is very sceneic. The people are very nice howeever, if you go too far out into suburbia you will find a great deal of ignorance and racism. The down side is  More

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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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