Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 5.4% less expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 24% (111.0 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $79,291 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Denver | Atlanta vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 105.8 | -5.4% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 101.0 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 146.9 | -24.4% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 87.9 | +9.5% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.4 | -2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 105.8 | -7.3% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Denver | $52,860 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Denver | $105,721 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Denver | $158,581 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.