Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 9.4% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 48% (111.0 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $82,769 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | San Jose | Atlanta vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 110.4 | -9.4% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 105.2 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 211.9 | -47.6% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 156.7 | -38.6% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 100.3 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 119.3 | -17.8% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in San Jose | $55,179 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in San Jose | $110,359 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in San Jose | $165,538 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.