City comparison
Austin vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Austin (116.9) and Atlanta (110.5).
Austin Index
116.9
Atlanta Index
110.5
Austin Rent
$2,675
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Austin Home price
$484,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Austin to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$88,854
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Austin and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Austin | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 146 | 129 | -17.0 (-11.6%) |
| Groceries | 103 | 101 | -2.0 (-1.9%) |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
| Healthcare | 99 | 97 | -2.0 (-2.0%) |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Miscellaneous | 104 | 102 | -2.0 (-1.9%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,310 / $4,990
Austin / Atlanta
Couple
$8,810 / $8,280
Austin / Atlanta
Family
$12,430 / $11,680
Austin / Atlanta
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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.