Decatur, Georgia vs. Forest Park, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Park, Georgia is 15.9% cheaper than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,043 in Forest Park, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Georgia is cheaper than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Forest Park
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Forest Park, GA
Compared to Decatur, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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