Cost of living in Decatur
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $11.50 |
$8.00
-
$25.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.00 |
$6.00
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.25 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.62 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
Decatur - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.49 |
$1.42
-
$4.41
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.01 |
$2.58
-
$16.53
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $2.00 |
$2.00
-
$4.30
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50 |
$1.87
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.35 |
$1.98
-
$11.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $3.04 |
$0.99
-
$5.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.78 |
$0.48
-
$1.29
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.27 |
$0.99
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.15 |
$1.50
-
$2.50
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.98 |
$0.50
-
$3.98
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.54 |
$0.89
-
$2.40
|
Decatur - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.13 |
$2.73
-
$3.69
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $33,000.00 |
$27,000.00
-
$36,916.90
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $12.94 |
$12.94
-
$17.94
|
Decatur - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.40 |
$50.00
-
$266.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,000.00 |
??
-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
??
-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$173.23 |
$136.84
-
$267.65
|
Decatur - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,436.67 |
$850.00
-
$1,705.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $27,240.00 |
$27,240.00
-
$27,240.00
|
Decatur - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $4.50 |
$4.00
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.25 |
$3.50
-
$8.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.00 |
$6.00
-
$12.98
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $9.50 |
$9.50
-
$15.00
|
Decatur - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$38.99 |
$30.00
-
$69.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.75 |
$19.95
-
$40.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.80 |
$35.00
-
$89.99
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $152.80 |
$80.00
-
$220.00
|
Decatur - Cost of clothing
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