Monroe, Georgia vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 4.5% more expensive than Monroe, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $52,259 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Monroe, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Decatur
than in Monroe, Georgia
Monroe, GA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Monroe, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower