Athens, Alabama vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 6.7% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $46,636 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Decatur
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Athens, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower