Arlington, Virginia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 32.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $29,787 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Arlington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower