Cost of Living

Cost of Living in Fulton County

In Fulton County, it is possible to lower business costs while offering competitive wages and a high standard of living for qualified workers. While the overall cost of living in the county is about 13 percent higher than the U.S. average, it is extremely reasonable when compared to other metro areas in the U.S.

An employer who pays an annual salary of $45,000 to a worker in Atlanta would have to pay that worker more than $118,000 in San Francisco, more than $80,000 in New York City, and more than $60,000 in Washington, DC.

FULTON COUNTY COST OF LIVING

	Fulton County	GA	US
Overall	113.3	94.5	100
Grocery	99.8	95.5	100
Health	98.8	99.8	100
Housing	122.5	82.4	100
Utilities	102.6	103.2	100
Transportation	124.5	105.1	100
Miscellaneous	105.7	83.8	100

*Based on U.S. average of 100
Source: Sperling’s Best Places

Housing

Prospective residents can choose from apartments and bungalows, starter homes, traditional family living spaces, high-rise apartments and condos, and retirement residences.

Housing prices in Fulton County vary from the extremely affordable, less-than-$200,000 brick bungalows to million-dollar homes in gated country club communities. The median home value in Fulton County is $399,858.

Fulton County Home Price Distribution

< $50K	1.7%
$50K-$99K	3.1%
$100K-$149K	3.4%
$150K-$199K	6.4%
$200K-$299K	17.5%
$300K-$499K	29.5%
$500K-$999K	30.9%
$1M>	7.5%

Source: Esri 2023

Cost of Living in Fulton County

Fulton County is a large, diverse county and the cost of living varies widely.

FULTON COUNTY COST OF LIVING

Housing

Fulton County Home Price Distribution

Tenants will find affordable rental homes and apartments as well.

The median gross monthly rent in Fulton County is

$1,367.