Smithtown, New York vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 27.5% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,254 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Decatur
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Smithtown, 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower