Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 3.7% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,773 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Northampton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower