Salinas, California vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 27.5% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $108,683 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Decatur
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Salinas, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower