United States
A sprawling Southern metropolis and civil rights landmark, known for its hip-hop influence, peach-tree-lined streets, and status as a major business hub.
#51 of 250
66% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 381
Based on NYC = 100 index
Atlanta is the 51. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 381 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 26% above the median city and adds $ 272 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 500, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 1 127. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, healthcare.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is clothing, 43% below the median: jeans (levis or similar) $ 55, summer dress (chain store) $ 38.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
38 prices on this page come from live scrapers (16 sources, observed October 7, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Atlanta, United States. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/atlanta. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,500.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,126.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,895.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 1,544.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Craigslist |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 9.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Pork (1kg) | 9.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 15.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 9.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.12 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 13.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Butter (200g) | 1.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Eggs (12) | 2.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Bread (500g) | 2.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.45 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 4.36 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 3.77 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.21 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | BLS Average Prices |
| Domestic Beer (0.5L) | 6.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Pub & Bar Drinks Menus |
| Monthly Transit Pass | 95.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | City Transit Fares |
| One-way Ticket | 2.50 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-07 | City Transit Fares |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.00 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | AAA State Gas Price Averages |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 56.92 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Official Electricity Tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 35.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 50.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | T-Mobile Home Internet |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 25.50 / month | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Americas Entertainment Chains, Gym Chains |
| Cinema Ticket | 16.49 / ticket | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Cinema Ticket Prices (Americas) |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) | 5.00 / hour | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Tennis Court Hire Prices (Americas) |
| Doctor Visit (15 min) | 250.00 / visit | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Private Clinics & Telehealth |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 5.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 54.61 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 37.95 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | H&M, Uniqlo |
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