San Jose, California vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 49.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $312,421 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Atlanta
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to San Jose, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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