Texarkana, Texas vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 3.1% more expensive than Texarkana, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,538 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Texarkana, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is more expensive than Texarkana, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Decatur
than in Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Texarkana, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower