salaryAtlanta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$132
👥 People living there
505,268
8,483,844
Commute to work
26.5 min
40.3 min
College degree
59.2%
41.6%
Own their home
46.4%
32.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $47,610 | +158% in New York |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $106,420 | +125% in New York |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $105,540 | +73% in New York |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $208,880 | +51% in New York |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $167,650 | +50% in New York |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,300 | +47% in New York |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $157,000 | +41% in New York |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $79,020 | +35% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or New York cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $67,499 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or New York?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $86,801 in New York, 6% more in Atlanta.