Decatur, TX Cost of Living


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Decatur cost of living score
103.5
More expensive
3.5% higher
than the US average
9.9% higher
than the Texas average
Decatur, Texas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.5% higher than the U.S. average and 9.9% higher than the average for Texas.

Decatur, TX

Housing costs in Decatur?
A typical home costs $378,900, which is 12.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.3% more expensive than the average Texas home, at $297,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Decatur costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Decatur?
To live comfortably in Decatur, Texas, a minimum annual income of $72,720 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Decatur?
The cost of living in Decatur, TX is quite affordable. The median home price in Decatur is $125,000, which is lower than the U.S. median of $255,500. Rent is also quite reasonable with a one-bedroom apartment averaging around $800 per month. Groceries and other essentials are also relatively inexpensive when compared to other cities and towns in Texas. In addition, there are many discounts available for residents, such as discounts on utilities and groceries from local businesses. All this makes Decatur an attractive option for those looking for an affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life or amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDecaturTexasUnited States
  103.594.2100.0
  99.293.7100
  106.3100.0100.0
  110.083.5100.0
  $378,900$297,600$338,100
  102.3%99.2%100.0%
  106.4103.3100.0
  88.983.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

Very clannish and closed  More

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I live for 15 years in Decatur and then moved to Florida 6 years ago. I hate Florida and desperately miss the friendly, gentle people in Decatur. It is very quiet with  More

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