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#8
of 124 cities
≈2.6 yrs to buy 80m²
Current value
#22 of 124
North America
Atlanta
GA, United States
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Atlanta compare to Tel Aviv-Yafo?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Atlanta is 34% better off vs in Tel Aviv-Yafo
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Atlanta compared to Tel Aviv-Yafo, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$95,700
+$14K (+18%) vs Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tax Rate: 34%
Community Insights
NewAtlanta offers a compelling "have your cake and eat it too" proposition for software engineers: high tier-2 salaries combined with low tier-3 cost of living. It is a powerhouse for those who want to build wealth and own property without sacrificing big-city amenities like professional sports, diverse food scenes, and nightlife. However, the city demands a car-centric lifestyle; the traffic is a soul-crushing reality for commuters, and the public transit gap means you cannot live here effortlessly like you would in London or New York. The tech scene is bifurcated between the hip, startup-heavy Midtown and the corporate, family-friendly Alpharetta, so choosing where to live relative to your office is the single most important decision you will make.
Resident Sentiment
Cautiously Optimistic Transplants: Many transplants from the West Coast or Northeast are thrilled with their quality of life upgrade—specifically the ability to save money and enjoy a slower pace. They often rave about the food scene and the BeltLine culture.
Traffic Traumatized: The universal grievance is traffic. Residents frequently warn newcomers to "live where you work" because a 10-mile commute can take 45+ minutes.
Safe but Aware: Residents generally feel safe in the "tech corridor" neighborhoods (Midtown, Buckhead, Eastside) but maintain a level of "street smarts" awareness that isn't necessary in safer tech hubs like Raleigh or Austin.
Rankings
Top 6%
Net Income
#20
of 124 cities
$95,700/yr
Current value
Purchasing Power
#22
of 124 cities
Housing Affordability
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