Charleston, South Carolina vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 7.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,357 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
5% cheaper in Decatur
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Charleston, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower