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Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 13.5% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 43% (111.0 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $86,659 buys in San Francisco, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | San Francisco | Atlanta vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 115.6 | -13.5% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 108.5 | -7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 194.7 | -43.0% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 172.6 | -44.2% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 106.2 | -9.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 119.1 | -17.6% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in San Francisco | $57,773 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in San Francisco | $115,546 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in San Francisco | $173,319 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.