Atlanta, GA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Atlanta, Georgia?
$5,820 / month
for a family, 7.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $69,840 for the year for a family.
$5,133 / month
for a single person, 7.7% more expensive than the national average A total of $61,600 for the year for a single person.

Atlanta cost of living score
113.3
More expensive
13.3% higher
than the US average
19.9% higher
than the Georgia average
Atlanta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% higher than the U.S. average and 19.9% higher than the average for Georgia.

Atlanta, GA

Housing costs in Atlanta?
A typical home costs $364,300, which is 7.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2% more expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Atlanta costs $1,730 per month, which is 21.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0% more than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Atlanta?
To live comfortably in Atlanta, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $69,840 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Atlanta?
Atlanta, Georgia offers lots of exciting attractions along with surprisingly affordable cost-of-living when compared to other major cities in the US. Homeowners can benefit from various housing options ranging from single family homes to luxury apartments - while renters also have access to more attractive deals these days. Moreover, food and transportation costs remain quite reasonable compared with other areas within the country - making Atlanta well worth considering if you want quality-of-life without blowing your budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesAtlantaGeorgiaUnited States
  113.394.5100.0
  98.895.5100
  98.899.8100.0
  114.682.4100.0
  $364,300$308,200$338,100
  103.6103.2100
  122.7105.1100.0
  103.483.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Atlanta
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Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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