Denver vs Atlanta: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison
Median home value runs $540,400 in Denver, 37% higher than the $395,600 median in Atlanta.
On median household income, Denver posts $85,853 while Atlanta posts $77,655.
Typical rent runs $1,665 in Denver and $1,512 in Atlanta.
Both cities carry FEMA's "Relatively High" natural-hazard rating.
| Metric | Denver, CO | Atlanta, GA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 710,800 | 494,838 |
| Median home value | $540,400 | $395,600 |
| Median household income | $85,853 | $77,655 |
| Median gross rent | $1,665 | $1,512 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Relatively High |
Both home values and rent run lower in Atlanta, GA than in Denver, CO, making it the more affordable of the two on housing alone.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.