Is the cost of living in Atlanta high?

"The cost of living in Atlanta is generally considered to be quite reasonable. The average rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Atlanta is around $1,200 per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is around $1,500 per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Atlanta typically costs around $15 to $20 per person," remarked another expat who made the move to Atlanta, the United States.