Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 6.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,494 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Raleigh, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher