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Living in Atlanta: costs, schools and EB-5 attorneys

Sourced figures for the Atlanta area, for EB-5 investors and families deciding where to settle in the United States. Nothing on this page is a recommendation.

Federal figures read from the sources on November 11, 2026.

Cost of living

Regional price parities compare local prices with the U.S. average, which is set at 100. The housing figure is based on rents.

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area

All items, 2024
100.1In line with the U.S. average
Housing (rents), 2024
111.011% above the U.S. average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, statistics for 2024, released February 19, 2026 (data file)

Public schools

Atlanta Public Schools is the main public school district for the city of Atlanta. The wider metro area has many other districts.

Students enrolled
49,945
Schools
87
Students per teacher
12.2

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, Atlanta Public Schools, 2024 to 2025 school year

EB-5 attorneys in the Atlanta area

25 EB-5 attorneys in the EB5Status directory list an office in the Atlanta area.

Counted on November 13, 2026. A listing counts when its office is in one of these places:

Atlanta, GA; Sandy Springs, GA; Roswell, GA; Alpharetta, GA; Marietta, GA; Decatur, GA; Duluth, GA; Norcross, GA; Lawrenceville, GA; Peachtree Corners, GA; Dunwoody, GA; Johns Creek, GA; Smyrna, GA; Kennesaw, GA; Suwanee, GA; Doraville, GA; Chamblee, GA; Tucker, GA; Peachtree City, GA

A listing is not an endorsement. EB5Status does not rank or recommend attorneys.

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