ATLANTA — While inflation remains a concern nationwide, new data shows that prices in metro Atlanta are rising more slowly than in most major cities, offering some relief to local families and renters.
According to a WalletHub report released May 13, the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area ranks 20th out of 23 U.S. metros for inflation growth. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the region increased just 0.1% from February to April, and 1.9% over the last year.
By comparison, cities like New York (3.9%), San Diego (3.8%), and Los Angeles (3.0%) experienced much sharper annual increases in the cost of living.
Prices ease in key household categories
Federal data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics supports the WalletHub findings. In April, the Atlanta area’s CPI increased 1.9% over the past 12 months, below the national average of 2.3%…