Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,241 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Scranton, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower