salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$142
👥 People living there
505,268
185,913
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
59.2%
24.1%
Own their home
46.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $27,110 | +47% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $77,750 | +28% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $59,280 | +25% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $62,380 | +23% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $70,890 | +21% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $106,110 | +21% in Paradise |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $134,660 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | $75,920 | +17% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $60,094 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Paradise?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $63,836 in Paradise, 45% more in Atlanta.