Decatur, Alabama vs. Rome, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, Georgia is 0.6% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,311 in Rome, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, Georgia is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
26% more expensive in Rome
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. Rome, GA
Compared to Decatur, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher