Decatur, Illinois vs. Alpharetta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpharetta, Georgia is 84.4% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $122,059 in Alpharetta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpharetta, Georgia is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
627% more expensive in Alpharetta
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Alpharetta, GA
Compared to Decatur, Alpharetta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.4% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  524.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  72.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher