Moving from Austin to Atlanta?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Austin lifestyle in Atlanta, you'd need to earn:
$82,825/year
▲ $7,825 more than you make now
| Category | Austin | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $82,825 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,836 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$5,135 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,201 |
| State Tax | -$0 | -$4,299 |
| Take-Home Pay | $61,149 | $62,355 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +2.0% in Atlanta
- Housing is -7.8% in Atlanta
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $3,893/year in taxes in Atlanta
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~818 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Austin to Atlanta
| Your Austin Salary | Atlanta Equivalent | Difference | Atlanta Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $43,647 | +$3,647 | $34,844 |
| $50,000 | $54,593 | +$4,593 | $43,071 |
| $60,000 | $65,778 | +$5,778 | $51,247 |
| $75,000 | $82,825 | +$7,825 | $62,355 |
| $100,000 | $110,400 | +$10,400 | $80,323 |
| $150,000 | $165,908 | +$15,908 | $115,540 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Austin and Atlanta Compare
Housing (8% cheaper in Atlanta)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta rents for $1,630/month compared to $1,549/month in Austin. Median home prices: $411,000 in Atlanta vs $400,000 in Austin.
Taxes
Texas has no state income tax. Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Atlanta would cost you about $3,893/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Atlanta's overall cost of living is 2.0% higher than Austin, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Austin: 98.1, Atlanta: 100.1.
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