| | Cookeville, TN | Decatur, GA | United States |
| Overall | 87.1 | 104.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.1 | 105.4 | 100 |
| Health | 131.5 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 76.8 | 89.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $287,300 | $588,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,490.0% | 10,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.5 | 119.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.8 | 103.9 | 100 |
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Reviews for Cookeville 
12 Reviews
I lived in Cookeville for around 7 years non consecutively. Don’t expect to go on a walk here. Sidewalks are fairly abundant but they are not well maintained and there More
My wife and I both moved here to work for state government. Other people are right, the pay is awful, hovering around $28k for people with masters and doctorates. Rental More
Been here for 4-5 years now, crime is on the rise and pay is stagnant, don't look for much over 28k a year in gross income here.
Lots of areas are getting metro More
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Reviews for Decatur 
9 Reviews
I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It More
Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and More
I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a More
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