Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 29.5% cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,249 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Decatur
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts
Swampscott, MA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Swampscott, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower