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New Albany, OH vs Decatur, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Decatur or is it cheaper to live in New Albany?
- Decatur is 14.7% more expensive than New Albany.

Which city has more affordable housing, Decatur or New Albany?
- Decatur housing costs are 43.9% less expensive than New Albany housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in New Albany or is Health Care more affordable in Decatur.
- Health related expenses are 9.5% more in Decatur.
 New Albany, OHDecatur, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.8100
 Food & Groceries106.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock98.0100
 Housing160.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$588,900$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock119.3100
 Miscellaneous107.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for New Albany    3 Reviews

Love it here. The school is great, our house is massive. My husband got a sweet gig a A+F so the kids are always looking  More

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Over 11 years ago

We lived in New Albany for 5 years before moving to Florida. I can't express how much we miss it and we're considering moving back. New Albany is a very safe city with  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm from Dayton and moved to Westerville for college. I then bought my first place in New Albany about 2 years ago. This is the best decision I've made. I'd love to  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

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Over 14 years ago

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

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Over 15 years ago

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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