Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 12.5% more expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 34% (148.6 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $66,668 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Atlanta | New York vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 100.1 | +12.5% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 100.4 | +9.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 111.0 | +33.9% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 96.2 | +32.0% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 96.7 | +9.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 98.1 | +15.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Atlanta | $44,445 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Atlanta | $88,891 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Atlanta | $133,336 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.