City Cost Report
Atlanta skyline
Atlanta
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Toronto
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Atlanta and Toronto have similar costs overall.

AtlantaToronto
Rent (1BR City Centre)$2,517.84 CAD$2,450.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$2,028.26 CAD$2,100.00 CAD
Groceries Index101108
Monthly Transit Pass$153.87 CAD$156.00 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$202.83 CAD$160.00 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.15 CAD$1.65 CAD
Mid-range Meal$32.17 CAD$28.00 CAD
Gym Membership$67.14 CAD$70.00 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$1,818.44 CAD$1,750.00 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Atlanta...

You would need $61,295 in Toronto to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Atlanta cheaper than Toronto?

Atlanta and Toronto have similar costs overall.

How much is rent in Atlanta vs Toronto?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,800 USD per month in Atlanta and $2,450 CAD in Toronto. Outside the centre, it is $1,450 USD in Atlanta and $2,100 CAD in Toronto.

What salary do I need to move from Atlanta to Toronto?

On average, you need about 102% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Atlanta is roughly equivalent to $61,295 in Toronto.

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