What is a pro or con of living in Atlanta, Georgiacompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Atlanta.

What salary do I need to live in Atlanta, Georgia copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $115,000 in Poughkeepsie, New York should increase to $122,741 in Atlanta, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. ATLANTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 6.7% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $122,741 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Atlanta, GA

Compared to Poughkeepsie, Atlanta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

14.7% higher

Health

21.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Atlanta, GA

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