Aberdeen, MS vs Decatur, MS

Aberdeen is moderately more affordable than Decatur, with a 13.9% lower cost of living index. Aberdeen scores 58 compared to 67 for Decatur, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Decatur can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Aberdeen is $633/month compared to $826/month in Decatur — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Aberdeen is more affordable at $84,100 median vs $125,800.

Median household income in Aberdeen is $40,732 compared to $47,258 in Decatur (-13.8%). The higher salaries in Decatur partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Aberdeen spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21% in Decatur.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.6°F vs 63.2°F). Decatur receives more rainfall at 58.2" per year compared to 57.7" in Aberdeen.