salaryAtlanta is 3% 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
$1,648
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$128
👥 People living there
397,742
505,268
Commute to work
26.6 min
26.5 min
College degree
32.6%
59.2%
Own their home
54.3%
46.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
16.9%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $60,910 | -34% in Atlanta |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $47,300 | -27% in Atlanta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $18,460 | -24% in Atlanta |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $138,210 | -18% in Atlanta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $76,570 | +18% in Atlanta |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | $111,810 | -17% in Atlanta |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | $88,000 | -9% in Atlanta |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | $46,060 | +7% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $58,235 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $92,376 in Atlanta, 12% more in Atlanta.