It’s no secret that Atlanta’s cost of living is rivaled by the rest of the nation. It only takes a couple pieces of pocket change to find an adequate roof in this bustling city. On the other end of the spectrum, it may be an even more common piece of knowledge that New York City is one of the most expensive places to reside. While Atlanta merely requires a decent-paying job and sufficient credit in order to be able to sign your name at the bottom of a lease agreement, NYC demands a full time job, a part time job, an organ, a loc of hair from your great grandmother on your father’s side, and the shoes you are currently wearing.
In an effort to visualize the drastic comparison, we did a bit of research in regards to this topic. What would happen if someone went to New York with the expectations based on the Atlanta cost of living? How much can one get in both cities with $2,000? $3,000? Check out what we found out during our investigation.
For under $1,000 in Atlanta:
The Auburn Glenn has apartments starting at $690 and reaching up to $868 in price. The roomy property comes complete with a gym, clubhouse, pool, and other fun amenities. For under $1,000 in New York City: This two-bedroom apartment is currently renting out one of the rooms to the best candidate. With a good credit score, considerably high income, and $800 for monthly rent, you may be considered to share this apartment with the young female professional who lives there currently. For $2,000 in Atlanta: Apparently at this price you have upgraded from renting apartments into the realm of house rentals. This subdivision offers a pool and quiet neighbors, perfect for a family. For $2,000 in New York City: We found a newly renovated 2 bedroom that boasts about its heat and hot water that are included in the monthly rate. The view makes it worth the price, however. For $3,000 in Atlanta: This telephone factory-turned-apartment complex has such a unique look and it's extremely spacious. The loft-styled apartment still slightly resembles an old factory, but that's what completes the overall look. For $3,000 in New York City: For this, you can live in a nice three bedroom apartment that has been remodeled to fit six beds. Of course, space is tight. However, it's in a decent area and has central air conditioning. For $4,000 in Atlanta: Located in the middle of Buckhead, this 4 bedroom/4 bathroom home is modernly designed and built with an abundance of space in every room. For $4,000 in New York City: Unfortunately, for this amount of money we still haven't upgraded to anything more than a Harlem apartment. While it fits a small family, the bedrooms are still relatively small. However, for the New Yorker, this is the norm.