Mount Airy, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 45.7% more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,836 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Mount Airy, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mount Airy, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Mount Airy, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher