Decatur, GA vs Marietta, GA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Marietta is 24.5% cheaper than Decatur. With a cost index of 113 vs 141, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Marietta to Decatur should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Decatur is $1,716/month compared to $1,491/month in Marietta — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marietta is more affordable at $401,100 median vs $655,900.

Median household income in Decatur is $140,480 compared to $70,086 in Marietta (+100.4%). While Decatur is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Decatur spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Marietta.