Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 100.1 in Atlanta, GA in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 8.8% more expensive than Atlanta; housing rents differ by 36% (151.1 vs 111.0). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $68,921 buys in Atlanta, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Atlanta | Washington vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 100.1 | +8.8% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 100.4 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 111.0 | +36.1% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 96.2 | +10.9% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 96.7 | +5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 98.1 | +17.0% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Atlanta | $45,947 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Atlanta | $91,894 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Atlanta | $137,841 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.