Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 10.0% less expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 27% (111.0 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $83,301 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Seattle | Atlanta vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 111.1 | -10.0% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 104.0 | -3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 151.3 | -26.6% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 92.8 | +3.7% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 106.8 | -9.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 109.1 | -10.1% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Seattle | $55,534 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Seattle | $111,069 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Seattle | $166,603 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.