Atlanta, IL vs San Jose, IL

San Jose is moderately more affordable than Atlanta, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Atlanta scores 67 compared to 64 for San Jose, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Atlanta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atlanta is $823/month compared to $900/month in San Jose — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Atlanta has cheaper rent, San Jose actually has lower median home values ($66,300 vs $123,400).

Median household income in Atlanta is $64,091 compared to $60,278 in San Jose (+6.3%). While Atlanta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Atlanta spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, less than the 17.9% in San Jose.