Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 108.3 in Boston, MA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 7.6% less expensive than Boston; housing rents differ by 25% (111.0 vs 148.4). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $81,152 buys in Boston, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Boston | Atlanta vs Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 108.3 | -7.6% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 99.7 | +0.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 148.4 | -25.2% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 148.8 | -35.3% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 103.6 | -6.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 107.7 | -8.9% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Boston | $54,102 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Boston | $108,203 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Boston | $162,305 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.