Atlanta Quick Stats
Cost of Living Index
101
US Average = 100
Average Rent
$1,700/mo
1-bedroom apartment
Median Income
$68,000
Per year
About Living in Atlanta, GA
The cost of living in Atlanta is 1% higher than the US national average.
Key expenses in Atlanta:
- Housing: Above average
- Average 1-bedroom rent: $1,700/month
- Median household income: $68,000/year
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๐ How We Calculate This
Our cost of living data draws from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), and U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. We index costs across housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and utilities.
Individual costs vary significantly based on lifestyle, household size, and specific neighborhood. These estimates represent metropolitan-area averages for typical households.