Cost of living in Atlanta, GA
Cost of living breakdown for Atlanta, GA.
- Overall index
- 110
- Rent
- 115
- Home price
- 120
- Utilities
- 104
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Atlanta, GA
Latitude: 33.749
Longitude: -84.388
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 115 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 120 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 104 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 106 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 109 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 105 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in Atlanta, GA using the overall index of 110.
Estimated monthly cost
$4,290
Remaining amount
$2,710
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Cost of Living Analysis: Atlanta, GA
Atlanta features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 110, which is 10% above the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 115 (15% above the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 120 (20% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 104 (4% above the U.S. baseline), groceries at 106 (6% above the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 109 (9% above the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 105 (5% above the U.S. baseline).