Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 2.5% more expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 2% (113.1 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $73,175 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Atlanta | Philadelphia vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 100.1 | +2.5% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 100.4 | -3.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 111.0 | +1.9% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 96.2 | +18.9% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 96.7 | +6.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 98.1 | +8.5% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Atlanta | $48,783 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Atlanta | $97,566 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Atlanta | $146,349 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.