Boston, Massachusetts vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 33.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,090 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Decatur
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Boston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower