Decatur, Georgia vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 10.1% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $137,647 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
9% more expensive in Marietta
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Decatur, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher