Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 106.7 in Sacramento, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 6.2% less expensive than Sacramento; housing rents differ by 15% (111.0 vs 130.2). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $79,956 buys in Sacramento, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Sacramento | Atlanta vs Sacramento |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 106.7 | -6.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 105.2 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 130.2 | -14.7% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 151.3 | -36.4% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 100.3 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 101.3 | -3.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Sacramento | $53,304 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Sacramento | $106,608 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Sacramento | $159,912 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.