salaryAtlanta is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$96
👥 People living there
505,268
681,294
Commute to work
26.5 min
30 min
College degree
59.2%
64.2%
Own their home
46.4%
41.5%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $46,040 | +149% in Washington |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $66,980 | +42% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $195,190 | +41% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $156,460 | +40% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $84,000 | +38% in Washington |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $148,200 | +33% in Washington |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $75,930 | +29% in Washington |
| Plumber | $58,380 | $71,860 | +23% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Washington cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $65,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Washington?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $118,495 in Washington, 22% more in Washington.