Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 1.4% less expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 6% (104.5 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $76,087 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Atlanta | Houston vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 100.1 | -1.4% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 100.4 | +0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 111.0 | -5.9% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 96.2 | -1.0% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 96.7 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 98.1 | +1.4% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Atlanta | $50,724 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Atlanta | $101,449 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Atlanta | $152,173 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.