Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.8% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 26% (111.0 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $71,560 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Columbus | Atlanta vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 95.5 | +4.8% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.6 | +7.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 87.9 | +26.2% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 95.5 | +0.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.9 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 96.6 | +1.6% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Columbus | $47,707 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Columbus | $95,414 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Columbus | $143,120 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.