2026 city cost profile
Cost of Living in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia has an overall cost of living index of 110.5, which is 11% above the national average.
Index
110.5
11% above the national average
Key stats
Index
110.5
National average = 100
Rent
$2,375
Estimated average monthly rent
Home price
$410,000
Estimated median home price
Income
$81,000
Estimated median household income
Category breakdown
Category indexes use 100 as the U.S. national average baseline.
| Category | City index | National average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 129 | 100 | +29.0% |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | +1.0% |
| Transportation | 103 | 100 | +3.0% |
| Healthcare | 97 | 100 | -3.0% |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | +0.0% |
| Miscellaneous | 102 | 100 | +2.0% |
Salary needed
Single adult
$88,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Family of four
$195,000
Estimated comfortable annual salary
Monthly budget examples
Single
$4,990
Couple
$8,280
Family
$11,680
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Last updated: Q1 2026
Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.
Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.