Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 10.6% less expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 38% (111.0 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $83,867 buys in San Diego, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | San Diego | Atlanta vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 111.9 | -10.6% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 108.0 | -7.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 179.3 | -38.1% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 174.2 | -44.8% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.6 | -2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 113.7 | -13.7% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in San Diego | $55,911 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in San Diego | $111,822 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in San Diego | $167,733 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.