Washington, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 38.0% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,571 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Washington, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  93.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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