Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 1.9% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 7% (111.0 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $73,575 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Raleigh | Atlanta vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 98.2 | +1.9% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.6 | +3.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 103.5 | +7.3% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 89.0 | +8.2% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 98.2 | -1.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 97.0 | +1.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Raleigh | $49,050 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Raleigh | $98,100 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Raleigh | $147,150 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.