Decatur, AR Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Decatur, Arkansas?
$3,510 / month
for a family, 35.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $42,120 for the year for a family.
$2,167 / month
for a single person, 54.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $26,000 for the year for a single person.

Decatur cost of living score
91.6
Less expensive
8.4% lower
than the US average
18.2% higher
than the Arkansas average
Decatur, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.4% lower than the U.S. average and 18.2% lower than the average for Arkansas.

Decatur, AR

Housing costs in Decatur?
A typical home costs $219,800, which is 35.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% more expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Decatur costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Decatur?
To live comfortably in Decatur, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $42,120 for a family, and $26,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Decatur?
equestId:22ec2e61-0693-4cfe-a0a0-415bc78abafb,resource:content,data:[{id:txt_39505426af064a80a874721fb9ced0e9,text:\n \nThe cost of living in Decatur, AR is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to the most recent report from BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Decatur is 79.1, which is lower than the average U.S. city index of 100. This means that overall, goods and services are more affordable in Decatur compared to other cities. Renting an apartment or house is also much cheaper here than it would be in many other parts of the country; a one bedroom apartment averages around $470 per month, while a three bedroom apartment averages up to $700 per month. In addition, groceries and other day-to-day expenses are also quite affordable when compared to the national average.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesDecaturArkansasUnited States
    Unlock77.5100.0
  95.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock92.1100.0
  62.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$181,800$338,100
  97.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock81.6100.0
  90.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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