Sacramento, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 10.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $80,970 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Sacramento, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower