Despite rampant income inequality, Atlanta (again) ranks as ‘most affordable’ metro
“For longtime Atlantans in fast-developing neighborhoods, hearing that they live in the country’s ‘most affordable’ metro area might sting. In recent years, Georgia’s capital has been found to have some of the worst income inequality issues in the country. Nevertheless, financial analysts keep pointing out how relatively affordable Atlanta remains, thanks to higher incomes and lower housing costs than other major metropolises. Recent research published by NerdWallet, using data gathered by the National Association of Realtors, the U.S. Census Bureau, and NerdWallet surveys, compared 172 cities to rank the 10 ‘fastest-growing metro areas.’”