Atlanta, TX vs Edgewood, TX

Atlanta is moderately more affordable than Edgewood, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Atlanta scores 72 compared to 79 for Edgewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Edgewood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Atlanta is $836/month compared to $993/month in Edgewood — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Atlanta is more affordable at $165,300 median vs $195,200.

Median household income in Atlanta is $62,675 compared to $77,778 in Edgewood (-19.4%). While Edgewood 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 16% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Edgewood.