Decatur, Georgia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 1.5% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $76,106 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
57% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Decatur, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher