Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 13.5% more expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 54% (170.4 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,079 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Atlanta | Los Angeles vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 100.1 | +13.5% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 100.4 | +6.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 111.0 | +53.5% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 96.2 | +64.8% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.7 | +7.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 98.1 | +15.5% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Atlanta | $44,053 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Atlanta | $88,106 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Atlanta | $132,158 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.