Los Angeles, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 37.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $47,187 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Los Angeles, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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