salaryAtlanta is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$109
👥 People living there
505,268
754,195
Commute to work
26.5 min
26 min
College degree
59.2%
68.4%
Own their home
46.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $57,280 | +210% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $101,090 | +114% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $115,120 | +89% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $101,780 | +74% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $95,230 | +63% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $76,410 | +51% in Seattle |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $167,290 | +50% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $44,210 | +47% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $66,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Seattle?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $133,583 in Seattle, 31% more in Seattle.