Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 28.9% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $64,430 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Decatur
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Scranton, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  710.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower