Decatur, Georgia vs. Chevy Chase, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chevy Chase, Maryland is 114.3% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $107,171 in Chevy Chase, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chevy Chase, Maryland is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Chevy Chase
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Chevy Chase, MD
Compared to Decatur, Chevy Chase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.3% higher
      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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower