salaryAtlanta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Atlanta to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$128
👥 People living there
344,521
505,268
Commute to work
27.4 min
26.5 min
College degree
29.7%
59.2%
Own their home
46.2%
46.4%
Below poverty line
12.4%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $47,300 | -52% in Atlanta |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $60,910 | -50% in Atlanta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $18,460 | -49% in Atlanta |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $50,680 | -33% in Atlanta |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $111,810 | -31% in Atlanta |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $138,210 | -29% in Atlanta |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $100,490 | -26% in Atlanta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $76,570 | -25% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $52,863 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $92,376 in Atlanta, 11% more in Anaheim.