Memphis, Tennessee vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 31.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $61,737 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Decatur
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Memphis, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  557.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher