salaryAtlanta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$151
👥 People living there
505,268
3,857,263
Commute to work
26.5 min
30.7 min
College degree
59.2%
38.5%
Own their home
46.4%
36%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $98,050 | +107% in Los Angeles |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $121,980 | +100% in Los Angeles |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in Los Angeles |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $75,740 | +49% in Los Angeles |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $161,890 | +45% in Los Angeles |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $194,410 | +41% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $135,560 | +35% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $101,860 | +33% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $68,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 5% more in Atlanta.