Palo Alto, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 74.7% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $150,397 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Palo Alto, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower