Atlanta is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$152
👥 People living there
505,268
228,295
Commute to work
26.5 min
30.3 min
College degree
59.2%
63.9%
Own their home
46.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
5.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $113,700 | +140% in Fremont |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $132,000 | +117% in Fremont |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $38,860 | +111% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $186,610 | +86% in Fremont |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $89,200 | +76% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $219,080 | +65% in Fremont |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $184,380 | +65% in Fremont |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $92,830 | +58% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $69,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Fremont?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $195,754 in Fremont, 53% more in Fremont.