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Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA vs New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Side-by-side comparison across cost of living, rent, and wages.
💰 Cost of Living PlainCost →
| Category | Atlanta | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall RPP | 100.1 | 112.6 |
| Goods | 100.4 | 110.3 |
| Services | 96.2 | 127.0 |
| Rents | 111.0 | 148.6 |
Salary Equivalent Calculator
A $100,000 salary in Atlanta equals:
$112,498
in New York for equivalent purchasing power.
🏠 Rent (Fair Market Rent) PlainRent →
| Bedrooms | Atlanta | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,585/mo | $1,778/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,660/mo | $2,024/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,820/mo | $2,324/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,182/mo | $2,835/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,605/mo | $3,618/mo |
💼 Wages & Employment WageDex →
| Metric | Atlanta | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Median Salary | $65,498 | $80,099 |
| Total Employment | 2,770,970 | 9,221,140 |
Data sourced from BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, and BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.