How much does it cost to live in Atlanta?

Typical monthly costs in Atlanta are approximately $1,500 in rent and $1,600 in other expenses, totalling around $3,100/month.

How much should I save in Atlanta?

Based on BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2023, people at mid-range incomes in United States typically save 12–20% of gross income. In a moderate cost city like Atlanta, housing costs can reduce this, particularly for renters.

Atlanta · USD · moderate cost city

Cost of living in Atlanta — is your salary enough?

Atlanta median rent is around $1,500/month, offering one of the better affordability ratios among major US metros. Atlanta's lower housing costs relative to income levels mean mid-income earners often save above the national benchmark.

Rent in Atlanta

Budget$1,100 – $1,350/mo

Typical$1,500 – $1,700/mo

Premium$2,000+/mo

Other monthly costs

Food, transport, bills, going out~$1,600/mo

Total typical monthly spend~$3,100/mo

How different incomes stack up

At typical Atlanta costs ($1,500 rent)

$40,000 – $55,000→ saving -0.4%

Critical

$55,000 – $75,000→ saving 19.4%

Ahead

$75,000 – $100,000→ saving 40.1%

Ahead

See your personal verdict for Atlanta

Country

Annual income (gross)$65,000

$20,000$235,000$450,000+

Monthly rent or mortgage$1,500/mo

$0$4,000$8,000+

Other monthly expenses

Food, transport, subscriptions, going out — everything except rent

$1,750/mo

$0$3,750$7,500+

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Cost figures are estimates based on reported median rents and typical spending patterns. Savings benchmarks from BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2023. Figures in USD.

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