Net Worth Percentile in Atlanta
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But Atlanta’s cost of living is 7% above the national average (COL index: 107), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in Atlanta
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($78,075/yr in Atlanta).
Atlanta — key figures
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Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in Atlanta?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In Atlanta, where cost of living is 7% above the national average (COL index: 107), that $1.7M covers approximately 21.8 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does Atlanta's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
Atlanta has a cost of living index of 107 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in Atlanta covers 12.8 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in Atlanta?
The median household income in Atlanta is $72,000 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in Atlanta?
The median home sale price in Atlanta metro area is approximately $390,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 128% of the median home price.
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Data: 2022 Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances.
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