salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 74% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,840 a year. That is $40 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 139 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Decatur?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Decatur
| Size | North Decatur | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,039 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,823 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,065 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,447 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North 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 North Decatur, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Decatur
Life in North Decatur
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Decatur?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,197 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $474,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Decatur, GA?
Renting in North Decatur costs a median of about $2,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in North Decatur?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,840 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Decatur cheap or expensive?
North Decatur is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $119,574. It ranks 139th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Decatur?
The median homeowner in North Decatur pays $4,763 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is North 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 North Decatur?
The median home value in North Decatur is $474,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
18,442 people live in North Decatur. Numbers are typical (middle) values.