Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 19.4% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,602 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Decatur
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Alpharetta, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher