Cartersville, Georgia vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 12.4% more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $56,181 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cartersville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Cartersville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Decatur
than in Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville, GA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Cartersville, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher