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Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 7.5% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 41% (111.0 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $69,765 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Louisville/Jefferson County | Atlanta vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 93.1 | +7.5% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.2 | +4.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 78.6 | +41.3% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 75.0 | +28.4% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 96.8 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 93.2 | +5.2% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $46,510 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $93,020 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $139,530 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.