Atlanta has Lowest Cost of Living among Largest Cities
Posted: June 29th, 2007
Category: Real Estate News
As you can see from the chart below, Atlanta continues to be below the National Cost of Living for most of it’s goods and services. Housing rates 13% below the national index and is one the strongest factors for continued population growth in Metro Atlanta. The AJC has a good visual chart for Regional Growth Forecast.
COST OF LIVING INDEX
How the nation’s largest cities compare to the national Cost of Living Index for specific goods and services
| ATLANTA | NEW YORK CITY | SAN FRANCISCO | SEATTLE | WASHINGTON DC |
CHICAGO | |
| Composite Index |
-4% | +112% | +84% | +13% | +45% | -3% |
| Grocery Items | -5% | +33% | +49% | +18% | +26% | -2% |
| Housing | -9% | +287% | +212% | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Utilities | -13% | +48% | +3% | +14% | +2% | +6% |
| Transportation | -2% | +17% | +22% | _4% | +21% | -2% |
| Healthcare | +11% | +43% | +28% | +38% | +38% | -9% |
| Misc. Goods & Services |
+1% | +39% | +29% | +6% | +15% | -7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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