Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 103.3 in Phoenix, AZ in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 3.2% less expensive than Phoenix; housing rents differ by 8% (111.0 vs 121.2). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $77,442 buys in Phoenix, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Phoenix | Atlanta vs Phoenix |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 103.3 | -3.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 95.0 | +5.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 121.2 | -8.4% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 93.3 | +3.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 104.0 | -7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 105.7 | -7.2% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Phoenix | $51,628 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Phoenix | $103,256 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Phoenix | $154,884 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.