Atlanta, Georgia has an overall cost of living index of 100.5, which is 0.5 points above the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, while the typical home is valued around $439,600. Households earn a median of $85,652 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 52. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$85,652
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,711
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$439,600
Median Home Value
Census ACS
100.5
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,585
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,660
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,820
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,182
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
100.5
Goods
98.5
Rents / Housing
110.9
Services
96.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $130,920 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,640 |
| Elementary Teacher | $72,720 |
| Electrician | $63,680 |
| Accountant | $96,100 |
| Plumber | $61,650 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $267,470 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,540 |
| Operations Manager | $136,260 |
| Market Research Analyst | $88,290 |
| Health Services Manager | $185,550 |
| Truck Driver | $58,370 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $129,680 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
505,268
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.2 yrs
Census ACS
52.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
31
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,513
Per month
Avg Home Value
$416,493
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 30032 | — | $1,238 | $220,800 |
| ZIP 30033 | — | $1,594 | $401,000 |
| ZIP 30303 | — | $1,483 | $217,100 |
| ZIP 30305 | — | $1,758 | $676,800 |
| ZIP 30306 | — | $1,760 | $747,400 |
| ZIP 30307 | — | $1,858 | $669,100 |
| ZIP 30308 | — | $1,737 | $388,700 |
| ZIP 30309 | — | $1,985 | $397,900 |
| ZIP 30310 | — | $1,072 | $266,200 |
| ZIP 30311 | — | $1,026 | $220,400 |
Showing top 10 of 31 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
44°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.6
poor
Hospitals
9
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.9%
Atlanta has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 100.5. The US national average is 100, so Atlanta is 0.5 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Atlanta is $1,711 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Atlanta is $85,652 per year.
The median home value in Atlanta is $439,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Atlanta has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 52.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
