Montgomery, Alabama vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 41.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $135,865 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Montgomery, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher