Atlanta vs New York: Cost of Living & Housing Comparison
Comparing home values: Atlanta sits at $395,600, 46% lower than New York's $732,100.
Households earn a median $77,655 in Atlanta, compared with $76,607 in New York.
Atlanta's median rent sits at $1,512, against $1,714 in New York.
Climate risk is a wash here — both cities carry a "Relatively High" FEMA rating.
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | New York, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 494,838 | 8,622,467 |
| Median home value | $395,600 | $732,100 |
| Median household income | $77,655 | $76,607 |
| Median gross rent | $1,512 | $1,714 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Relatively High |
Atlanta, GA beats New York, NY on both housing metrics we track — home value and rent — though this doesn't capture the full cost of living.
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.