Birmingham, Alabama vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 34.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,239 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
481% more expensive in Decatur
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Birmingham, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  762.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher