Cost of living in Decatur, Georgia
DeKalb County, GA
Part of the Atlanta Metro Area
Population 762,105 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Decatur
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Decatur
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Decatur
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Decatur
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Decatur
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Decatur
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Decatur
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Decatur
What it costs to live in Decatur each month.
- Rent $1,653
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $250
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $582
- State tax $209
- Rent $1,830
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $350
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $941
- State tax $355
- Rent $2,205
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $450
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $941
- State tax $355
Frequently asked questions about Decatur
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Decatur?
In Decatur, Georgia, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,653 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,830 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,205 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Decatur?
In Decatur, Georgia, the average household income is $77,683 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $45,652 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Decatur?
The estimated cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is approximately $3,758 per month for a single person, $5,188 for a couple, $7,699 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Decatur?
The combined sales tax rate in Decatur, Georgia is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Decatur an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Decatur, Georgia would need approximately $3,758 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $77,683 per year ($6,474 per month). Decatur has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Decatur?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Decatur, Georgia is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Decatur?
The average home value in Decatur, Georgia is $331,400, with average annual property taxes of $3,046, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Decatur compare to other areas?
You can compare Decatur, Georgia with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Decatur is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP