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Cost of Living in North Decatur, GA

Population 18,460 · Georgia · Data vintage 2023

144
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Decatur sits on the smaller end of the Georgia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, North Decatur sits roughly 8 miles east of Atlanta. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than Atlanta's $421,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 150
Rent 133

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Decatur

The median home value in North Decatur is $459,000 — 50% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,750/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,366/year is 48% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Georgia's top state income tax rate is 5.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.3%. Overall, North Decatur has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$459,000
50% above avg
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
33% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$773
1 BR
$817
2 BR
$984
3 BR
$1,289
4 BR
$1,520
Owner-occupied 56.7%
Renter-occupied 43.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,750
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,364/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.8 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
59.3%
Carpooled
9.1%
Public transit
4.2%
Walked
2.2%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
22.8%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.3%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 3.4%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$110,366
48% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,366
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
14% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.1%
Graduate degree 40.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 40.8
Female median age 37.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
38.4%
Good air days/yr
136
Max AQI recorded
282
PM2.5 days
63
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Decatur, GA?

North Decatur has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Decatur, GA?

The median gross rent in North Decatur is $1,750 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Decatur?

The median home value in North Decatur is $459,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in North Decatur?

The median household income in North Decatur is $110,366 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Decatur, GA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Decatur is 7.3%. The Georgia state income tax top rate is 5.5%.

Is North Decatur, GA affordable?

North Decatur is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

North Decatur at a Glance

Population
18,460
Median Income
$110,366
Home Value
$459,000
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Sales Tax
7.3%
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