Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 0.6% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 1% (111.0 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $74,570 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Jacksonville | Atlanta vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 99.5 | +0.6% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.2 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 109.8 | +1.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 87.5 | +10.0% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.9 | -2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 99.6 | -1.5% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Jacksonville | $49,713 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Jacksonville | $99,426 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Jacksonville | $149,139 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.