Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 37.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $110,219 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Cambridge, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower