Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 4.2% cheaper than Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $47,914 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Decatur
than in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
Fort Oglethorpe, GA vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Fort Oglethorpe, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower