salaryAtlanta is 5% 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
$1,651
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$128
👥 People living there
288,976
505,268
Commute to work
18.8 min
26.5 min
College degree
38.7%
59.2%
Own their home
63.9%
46.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
16.9%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Atlanta for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $60,910 | -47% in Atlanta |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $58,380 | -38% in Atlanta |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $58,970 | -31% in Atlanta |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $50,680 | -30% in Atlanta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $18,460 | -29% in Atlanta |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $58,650 | -29% in Atlanta |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $132,960 | +28% in Atlanta |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $47,300 | -27% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $56,948 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $92,376 in Atlanta, 21% more in Anchorage.