Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Atlanta is 4% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $72,297 in Atlanta.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Georgia salaries · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Atlanta has a housing index of 113 while Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Atlanta costs $350,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Atlanta versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Atlanta scores 104 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Atlanta (101) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Atlanta is $59,948 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Atlanta.
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