City comparison
Denver vs Atlanta Cost of Living
Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Denver (123.4) and Atlanta (110.5).
Denver Index
123.4
Atlanta Index
110.5
Denver Rent
$2,900
Atlanta Rent
$2,375
Denver Home price
$549,000
Atlanta Home price
$410,000
Salary equivalent calculator
Enter your current salary in Denver to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Atlanta.
Equivalent salary in Atlanta
$88,651
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Denver and Atlanta.
Category-by-category differences
Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.
| Category | Denver | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing | 159 | 129 | -30.0 (-18.9%) |
| Groceries | 108 | 101 | -7.0 (-6.5%) |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | -2.0 (-1.9%) |
| Healthcare | 102 | 97 | -5.0 (-4.9%) |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | +3.0 (+3.1%) |
| Miscellaneous | 108 | 102 | -6.0 (-5.6%) |
Budget comparison
Single
$5,610 / $4,990
Denver / Atlanta
Couple
$9,310 / $8,280
Denver / Atlanta
Family
$13,130 / $11,680
Denver / 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.