Acton, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 27.1% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $182,212 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Acton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower