What is a pro or con of living in Atlanta, Georgiacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Atlanta.

What salary do I need to live in Atlanta, Georgia copmared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $40,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $55,888 in Atlanta, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HATTIESBURG vs. ATLANTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 39.7% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $55,888 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Atlanta, GA

Compared to Hattiesburg, Atlanta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

59.6% higher

Health

4.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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