Gardendale, Alabama vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 21.2% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $42,403 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Gardendale, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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