Moving from Boston to Atlanta?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Boston lifestyle in Atlanta, you'd need to earn:
$68,529/year
▼ $6,471 less than you make now
| Category | Boston | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $68,529 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,690 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,249 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$994 |
| State Tax | -$3,750 | -$3,557 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,399 | $53,039 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.6% in Atlanta
- Housing is -25.2% in Atlanta
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $143/year in taxes in Atlanta
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~936 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: Boston to Atlanta
| Your Boston Salary | Atlanta Equivalent | Difference | Atlanta Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,827 | -$3,173 | $29,718 |
| $50,000 | $46,100 | -$3,900 | $36,687 |
| $60,000 | $55,371 | -$4,629 | $43,655 |
| $75,000 | $68,529 | -$6,471 | $53,039 |
| $100,000 | $91,738 | -$8,262 | $68,162 |
| $150,000 | $137,736 | -$12,264 | $97,747 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Boston and Atlanta Compare
Housing (25% cheaper in Atlanta)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta rents for $1,630/month compared to $2,950/month in Boston. Median home prices: $411,000 in Atlanta vs $825,000 in Boston.
Taxes
Massachusetts has a progressive state income tax from 5.0% to 9.0%. Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Atlanta would cost you about $143/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Atlanta's overall cost of living is 7.6% lower than Boston, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Boston: 108.3, Atlanta: 100.1.
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