Sandy Springs, Georgia vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 48.8% cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $25,598 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Sandy Springs, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Decatur
than in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, GA vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Sandy Springs, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower