Decatur, Georgia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 3.1% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,490 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Decatur, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher