The city is the heart of the New South, as it contains a stimulating mix of ethnicities, cultures, religions, and lifestyles.

Atlanta

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Cost of Living

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Beginning Teacher Salary: $43,231 (average)

Average Per Capita Income - Atlanta
Atlanta: $29,913

Housing
Single: $600-800
Shared: $450-750
Atlanta has a very reasonable cost of living. The average rent for a single apartment is $600-$800 and $450-$750 for a shared living space. Typically, residents spend between $90 and $120 dollars on gas each month. MARTA, Atlanta’s public transit system, also has very affordable rates.

General Cost of Living
Movie Admission: $9 - 10
Cover Charge at a Club: $20
Gym Membership: $35
1/2 Gallon of Milk: $2
Dinner at a Modestly Priced Restaurant: $10-20
Public Transportation: Monthly: $52.50, Single public transit ticket: $1.75
Average cost of daycare : $130/week
Transportation to/from the region: $100 - 300

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