Cost of Living

Atlanta, United States

Live cost-of-living data for Atlanta — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
55/ 10045% cheaper than New York
-14% rent since Jul 2026
$4,500/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety
5.19%
Income Tax
humid subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,550/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,250/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,700/month
Food & Groceries
60/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.08/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.1/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$95/month
One-Way Ticket$2.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$199/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$50/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$150/visit
Dentist Visit$120/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$22/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$700/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$600/course
Entertainment
60/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$15.89/ticket
Theater Ticket$50/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
65/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$70/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$100/pair
Personal Care
60/100
Haircut (Men)$30/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6/bottle
Dining Out
60/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$15/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,000/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
60/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

469 Mbps
Internet Speed
$269
Coworking/Month
excellent
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
62/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Buckhead

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta cheap to live in?

Atlanta has a cost of living index of 55/100, where New York = 100. It is 45% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,960–$2,744 per month.

How much does rent cost in Atlanta?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Atlanta costs approximately $1,550/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,250/month.

Is Atlanta good for digital nomads?

Atlanta has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 469 Mbps, café wifi reliability is excellent, and coworking spaces run about $269/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Atlanta?

The median net monthly salary in Atlanta is approximately $4,500 USD. The income tax rate is around 5.19%.

How does Atlanta compare to New York for cost of living?

Atlanta (cost index 55) is 45% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,125/month by moving from New York to Atlanta.

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