What is the cost of living in Atlanta, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Atlanta has an overall cost of living index of 86, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Texas, Atlanta has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Texas's index of 93.
The standard of living in Atlanta ranks as #45 most affordable out of the 419 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Atlanta ranks as the #374 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
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Atlanta Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Atlanta. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Atlanta is 100.
The Groceries index in Atlanta is 95.
The Health index in Atlanta is 61.
The Housing index in Atlanta is 98.
The Transportation index in Atlanta is 105.
The Utilities index in Atlanta is 97.
| Living Expense | Atlanta | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Atlanta Cost Of Living Compared To Texas Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Atlanta, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Atlanta is $163,217.
The Median Rent in Atlanta is $924.
The Median Income in Atlanta is $60,259.
The Home Value To Income in Atlanta is 2.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Atlanta is 0.18x.
Atlanta, TX Costs By Category
Detailed Atlanta Services costs vs. Texas
Detailed Atlanta Groceries costs vs. Texas
Detailed Atlanta Health costs vs. Texas
Detailed Atlanta Transportation costs vs. Texas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Atlanta
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Atlanta. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Shreveport, LA has a cost of living index of 94, 1.1x Atlanta.
Texarkana, TX has a cost of living index of 93, 1.1x Atlanta.
Texarkana, AR has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Atlanta.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Atlanta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LA | 180,982 | 94 | 1.1x |
| Texarkana, TX | 35,992 | 93 | 1.1x |
| Texarkana, AR | 29,177 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Marshall, TX | 23,825 | 87 | 1.0x |
| Mount Pleasant, TX | 16,136 | 91 | 1.1x |
| Red Chute, LA | 6,526 | 97 | 1.1x |
