salaryAtlanta is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$104
👥 People living there
505,268
830,235
Commute to work
26.5 min
30.4 min
College degree
59.2%
60.3%
Own their home
46.4%
38.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $113,700 | +140% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $132,000 | +117% in San Francisco |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $38,860 | +111% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $186,610 | +86% in San Francisco |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $89,200 | +76% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | $219,080 | +65% in San Francisco |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $184,380 | +65% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $92,830 | +58% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $69,328 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $152,036 in San Francisco, 39% more in San Francisco.