Durham, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 12.2% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $168,308 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Durham, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher