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Atlanta vs New York: prices, pay and housing
| Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | |
|---|---|---|
| BEA price parity (U.S. = 100) | 100.1 | 112.6 |
| Average salary, all jobs | $71,900 | $86,310 |
| Median salary, all jobs | $51,170 | $61,430 |
| Average salary adjusted for prices | $71,858 | $76,677 |
| Take-home on the average salary* | $56,572 | $65,407 |
| Typical home value | $382,938 | $727,625 |
| Median household income | $86,338 | $97,334 |
| Home price / household income | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Metro population | 6,176,937 | 19,756,722 |
*Single filer, federal and state income tax and FICA (2026 rules); city income taxes included where we model them.
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Equivalent salary: Atlanta to New York
To keep the same standard of living when moving from Atlanta to New York, multiply your salary by 1.125.
| Salary in Atlanta | Same buying power in New York |
|---|---|
| $50,000 in Atlanta | $56,249 in New York |
| $75,000 in Atlanta | $84,373 in New York |
| $100,000 in Atlanta | $112,498 in New York |
| $150,000 in Atlanta | $168,747 in New York |
| $200,000 in Atlanta | $224,996 in New York |
Salaries for common jobs in Atlanta and New York
| Job | Atlanta | New York | Adjusted for prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,880 | $41,120 | $31,862 / $36,531 |
| Retail Salespersons | $35,050 | $43,950 | $35,030 / $39,045 |
| Registered Nurses | $99,760 | $119,600 | $99,702 / $106,252 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,120 | $45,520 | $36,099 / $40,440 |
| General and Operations Managers | $141,560 | $189,200 | $141,478 / $168,084 |
| Cashiers | $30,470 | $38,180 | $30,452 / $33,919 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,340 | $37,130 | $28,324 / $32,986 |
| Security Guards | $38,790 | $46,140 | $38,768 / $40,990 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $26,870 | $55,000 | $26,854 / $48,862 |
| Office Clerks, General | $44,300 | $50,080 | $44,274 / $44,491 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,980 | $42,380 | $38,957 / $37,650 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $31,720 | $42,530 | $31,702 / $37,783 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $44,870 | $54,410 | $44,844 / $48,337 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $45,960 | $53,310 | $45,933 / $47,360 |
| Software Developers | $135,870 | $165,870 | $135,791 / $147,357 |
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Atlanta vs New York: questions
Is Atlanta more expensive than New York?
No. BEA prices are 100.1 in Atlanta, GA and 112.6 in New York, NY (U.S. = 100).
What salary do I need in New York to match $100,000 in Atlanta?
About $112,498, before taxes.
Where do salaries go further, Atlanta or New York?
New York, NY: once prices are counted, its average salary buys more.
Sources and how to read this page
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas.
- Home values: Zillow Home Value Index; income and population: Census ACS 5-year 2023.
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