salaryRent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 76.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,880 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 117 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Decatur?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Decatur
| Size | Decatur | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,759 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,378 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,064 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Decatur overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Decatur, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Decatur
Life in Decatur
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Decatur?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,945 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $701,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $70,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Decatur, GA?
Renting in Decatur costs a median of about $1,922 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Decatur?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,880 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Decatur cheap or expensive?
Decatur is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $150,340. It ranks 117th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Decatur?
The median homeowner in Decatur pays $9,295 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.
Is Decatur more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Decatur?
The median home value in Decatur is $701,400, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.
24,518 people live in Decatur. Numbers are typical (middle) values.