| | Decatur, AL | Madison, AL | United States |
| Overall | 83.1 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.7 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Health | 115.9 | 123.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 53.0 | 100.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $187,800 | $356,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,340.0% | 9,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 79.0 | 80.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.6 | 85.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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