Decatur, MI is a small town located in Van Buren County with a population of 2,073. It has recently become famous for its high rankings on the BestPlaces website. The town scored well in terms of cost of living, housing, education and health care. The cost of living is 3% lower than the United States average while the median home price is 13% lower than the national average. The educational system also scored highly with excellent schools and plenty of opportunities for higher education nearby. Decatur also has an impressive health care system with numerous hospitals and medical centers available in the area. All these factors make Decatur an excellent choice for those looking for a good quality of life with reasonable costs.
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