Washington, District of Columbia vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 27.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $72,643 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Washington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower