Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.2% less expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 6% (111.0 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $78,320 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Baltimore | Atlanta vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 104.5 | -4.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 102.4 | -1.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 118.2 | -6.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 110.2 | -12.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 101.5 | -4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 106.4 | -7.8% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Baltimore | $52,213 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Baltimore | $104,426 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Baltimore | $156,640 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.