Lakeland, Tennessee vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 5.1% more expensive than Lakeland, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $131,364 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Lakeland, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Lakeland, Tennessee
Lakeland, TN vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Lakeland, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher