Altadena, California vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 49.4% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $37,985 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Decatur
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Altadena, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower