| Category | Atlanta | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Overall cost vs national average | +5.4% | -1.4% |
| Average rent | $1,773/mo | $1,659/mo |
| Studio | $1,471/mo | $1,314/mo |
| 1-bedroom | $1,593/mo | $1,466/mo |
| 2-bedroom | $1,868/mo | $1,757/mo |
| 3-bedroom | $2,190/mo | $2,074/mo |
| Average home price | $417,989 | $407,929 |
| Energy | $227.98/mo | $201.41/mo |
| Phone | $195.76/mo | $191.16/mo |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.72 | $4.75 |
| Bread (1 loaf) | $4.31 | $4.19 |
| Eggs (1 dozen) | $4.91 | $4.63 |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.75 | $0.77 |
| Fried chicken | $1.50 | $1.69 |
| Coffee | $6.61 | $6.23 |
| Ground beef (1 lb) | $7.84 | $7.82 |
| Tire Balance | $80.82 | $77.40 |
| Gasoline (gal) | $2.93 | $2.85 |
