Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 15.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $80,885 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Decatur
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher