Cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia
Fulton County, GA
Part of the Atlanta Metro Area
Population 1,068,507 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Atlanta
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Atlanta
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Atlanta
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Atlanta
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Atlanta
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Atlanta
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Atlanta
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Atlanta
What it costs to live in Atlanta each month.
- Rent $1,653
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $756
- State tax $257
- Rent $1,830
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,167
- State tax $419
- Rent $2,205
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,167
- State tax $419
Frequently asked questions about Atlanta
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Atlanta?
In Atlanta, Georgia, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Atlanta?
In Atlanta, Georgia, the average household income is $91,490 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $56,269 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Atlanta?
The estimated cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is approximately $3,980 per month for a single person, $5,478 for a couple, $7,989 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Atlanta?
The combined sales tax rate in Atlanta, Georgia is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Atlanta an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Atlanta, Georgia would need approximately $3,980 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $91,490 per year ($7,624 per month). Atlanta has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Atlanta?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Atlanta, Georgia is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Atlanta?
The average home value in Atlanta, Georgia is $431,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,847, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Atlanta compare to other areas?
You can compare Atlanta, Georgia with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Atlanta is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP