Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, Georgia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.68 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.39 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,808, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Atlanta's cost-of-living index of 102 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.68
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,808
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$13.00
Combo meal
Electricity
14.46¢
per kWh · ~$130/mo
Car Insurance
$207/mo
$2,480/yr
Median Household Income
$91,490
30.6% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER)
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$3.39 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.49 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$5.49 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER)
Butter (lb)
$5.55 BLS avg
$7.29 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER)
Bacon (lb)
$8.37 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.24 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.17 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.70 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.27 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.44 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.87 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.31 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.02 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.28 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.78 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.31 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.57 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.76 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$4.99 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$3.39 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.49 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$5.49 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$7.29 @ Kroger - Ponce (KROGER) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.50 | $5.55 | +23.3% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.56 | $8.37 | +27.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.79 | $7.24 | +25.0% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.58 | $2.17 | +37.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.50 | $5.70 | +26.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.93 | $12.27 | +37.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.03 | $5.44 | +35.0% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.20 | $4.87 | +16.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.63 | $5.31 | +14.7% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.33 | $3.02 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.83 | $2.28 | +24.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.49 | $7.78 | +41.7% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.50 | $5.31 | +18.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.09 | $6.57 | +29.1% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.32 | $8.76 | +38.6% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$13.00
Casual Dining
$26.40
Monthly Spend
$454.58
+4.51% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $8.60
$13.87
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $9.71
$14.98
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $10.40
$15.53
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $4.77
$6.62
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Average 1BR: $1,483/mo · 2BR: $2,133/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
948k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,939
$101k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$91k
household median
Employment by Sector — Atlanta
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$132k/yr
~$75k/yr
~$79k/yr
~$40k/yr
~$151k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 13121
Highest Paying Sector
Information
$3,351/wk · $174k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$764/wk · $40k/yr
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