Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 11.5% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $17,840 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Decatur
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Lancaster, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher