What is a pro or con of living in Atlanta, Georgiacompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 28% more expensive in Atlanta.

What salary do I need to live in Atlanta, Georgia copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $130,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $135,319 in Atlanta, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WORCESTER vs. ATLANTA
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 4.1% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,319 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
28% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Atlanta, GA

Compared to Worcester, Atlanta is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

28.6% higher

Health

2.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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