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Sandusky, OH vs Decatur, GA

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- Household income in Decatur, is 193% more than it is in Sandusky and is 44% above the National Average.
- Sandusky unemployment rate is 7.5%.
- Decatur unemployment rate is 2.8%.
 Sandusky, OHDecatur, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.9%1.6%
 Future Job Growth23.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,138  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$123,617$69,021
 Family Median Income$55,173  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Sandusky, OHDecatur, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock4.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.6%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock3.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.4%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock31.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Sandusky, OHDecatur, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance9.7%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock15.7%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock6.6%1.2%
 Education, library4.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock6.2%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.6%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock2.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.5%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.2%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.4%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock2.5%13.1%
Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  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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