Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 6.5% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 40% (111.0 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $70,401 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Cleveland | Atlanta vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 93.9 | +6.5% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.6 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 79.4 | +39.8% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 96.0 | +0.3% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.9 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 92.6 | +6.0% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Cleveland | $46,934 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Cleveland | $93,869 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Cleveland | $140,803 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.