Atlanta, GA  Cost of Living

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Atlanta, GA Cost of Living

Atlanta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living index of 113.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3 percent higher than the U.S. average and 19.9 percent higher than the average for Georgia.

A typical home costs $364,300, which is 7.7 percent more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 18.2 percent 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 percent more than the national average of $1,430 and 26.0 percent more than the state average of $1,280.

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Atlanta is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive.

Atlanta cost of living is 113.3

COST OF LIVINGAtlantaGeorgiaUSA
  113.394.5100
  98.895.5100
  98.899.8100
  114.682.4100
  $364,300$308,200$338,100
  103.6103.2100
  122.7105.1100
  103.483.8100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Atlanta    316 Reviews
    It's really not that bad - 2/1/2023
    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... Read More

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    Growing American City with a Bright Future - 8/17/2022
    I have spent my life between Chicago and Atlanta and in the end I chose the Atlanta metro area for affordability. People may complain about rising rent prices, but if... Read More

    Atlanta is a no no - 11/6/2021
    I've been in Atlanta my whole life!!! The traffic here is so bad, the people here are awful, more and more people are moving here, violence is everywhere, the rent... Read More


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