City comparison
Dallas vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Dallas (110.6) and Atlanta (110.5).
Dallas Index
110.6
Atlanta Index
110.5
Dallas Rent
$2,400
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Dallas Home price
$414,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Dallas to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$87,920
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Dallas and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Dallas | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 131 | 129 | -2.0 (-1.5%) |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | +2.0 (+2.0%) |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | +0.0 (+0.0%) |
| Healthcare | 98 | 97 | -1.0 (-1.0%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | +3.0 (+3.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 101 | 102 | +1.0 (+1.0%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$4,980 / $4,990
Dallas / Atlanta
Couple
$8,270 / $8,280
Dallas / Atlanta
Family
$11,650 / $11,680
Dallas / 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.