Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 11.5% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,759 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Waynesville, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher