Orlando vs Atlanta: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison

Orlando's median home value is $332,700 — 16% lower than Atlanta's $395,600.

Orlando's median household income runs $66,292, against $77,655 in Atlanta.

Monthly rent typically costs $1,509 in Orlando and $1,512 in Atlanta.

Neither city stands out on hazard risk: FEMA rates both "Relatively High."

Metric	Orlando, FL	Atlanta, GA
Population	307,738	494,838
Median home value	$332,700	$395,600
Median household income	$66,292	$77,655
Median gross rent	$1,509	$1,512
Climate risk (FEMA)	Relatively High	Relatively High

Atlanta, GA runs higher than Orlando, FL on both median home value and rent — a clear housing-cost edge for Orlando, FL, though only on housing.

Moving between Orlando and Atlanta

Orlando and Atlanta are 415 miles apart in a straight line.

What changes when you move	Orlando → Atlanta	Atlanta → Orlando
Median rent	+$3/mo (+0%)	−$3/mo (−0%)
Median home value	+$62,900 (+19%)	−$62,900 (−16%)
Median household income	+$11,363 (+17%)	−$11,363 (−15%)

Estimated moving cost (either direction)

Home size	Estimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom	$845 – $1,318
2-3 bedroom	$2,249 – $3,468
4+ bedroom house	$3,984 – $6,120

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Orlando, FL Atlanta, GA

477 miles estimated driving distance · 8 hours of highway driving

DIY Truck Rental

$601 – $765

Includes an estimated $167 in fuel (48 gal at ~10 mpg) over 1 driving day.

Professional Movers

$2,838 – $4,987

Full-service crew, loading and unloading included.

Estimates based on typical rental-truck, fuel, and professional-mover industry rates; actual quotes vary by carrier, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.