Moving from St. Louis to Atlanta?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Atlanta, you'd need to earn:
$80,493/year
▲ $5,493 more than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $80,493 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$9,322 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,991 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,167 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$4,178 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $60,835 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is +5.2% in Atlanta
- Housing is +40.5% in Atlanta
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd pay $543/year in taxes in Atlanta
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~467 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Atlanta
| Your St. Louis Salary | Atlanta Equivalent | Difference | Atlanta Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $42,750 | +$2,750 | $34,169 |
| $50,000 | $53,337 | +$3,337 | $42,127 |
| $60,000 | $63,984 | +$3,984 | $50,078 |
| $75,000 | $80,493 | +$5,493 | $60,835 |
| $100,000 | $106,991 | +$6,991 | $78,101 |
| $150,000 | $160,225 | +$10,225 | $111,951 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Atlanta Compare
Housing (41% more expensive in Atlanta)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Atlanta rents for $1,630/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $411,000 in Atlanta vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Georgia has a flat 5.2% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Atlanta would cost you about $543/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Atlanta's overall cost of living is 5.2% higher than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Atlanta: 100.1.
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