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Cost of Living in Decatur, AL

Population: 57,760 | Alabama

73
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Decatur is 27% less expensive than the national average.

65
Housing
62
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$59,831
vs US Median ($75,149)
-20%

Housing

Median Rent
$861/mo
Median Home Value
$190,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$854/mo

Everyday Prices in Decatur

BLS Average Prices for the Decatur, AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.90
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🥚
$2.37
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-5% vs US
🥛
$3.81
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-5% vs US
🍞
$1.75
Bread (white)
per lb
-5% vs US
🍗
$3.92
Chicken breast
per lb
-5% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-10% vs US

Climate in Decatur

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

61.4°F
Avg Temperature
49.5"
Rainfall / Year
126d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 51 55 64 73 81 88 90 90 85 75 62 54
Avg °F 41 45 53 62 70 77 80 79 73 62 51 44
Low °F 32 35 42 50 59 67 70 68 61 50 39 35
Rain" 4.6 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.2 3.7 4.0 3.1 3.2 3.2 4.0 5.2

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